The Shelby Township Library recently underwent a significant transformation, moving to a new location and expanding from 12,400 sq. ft. to 26,400 sq. ft. This larger space now features a children’s area, community event spaces, a teen room, a technology lab, study rooms, and a reading lounge. As the library neared completion, Director Katie Ester sought a captivating showpiece to anchor the front hall—something engaging, innovative, and aligned with the library’s mission of interactive learning.
Ester and her team explored numerous options, visiting various companies to find the perfect solution. Their goal was to create an experience that would engage young visitors and enhance the library’s immersive learning environment. After extensive research, they connected with Bluewater, a company known for its creative technological installations.
Bluewater proposed a custom-fabricated Magic Book activation, inspired by their Magic Door concept—an LED screen embedded inside a door that changes its display when opened. The library’s Magic Book would feature interactive scenes that transformed with each page turn, creating a dynamic and engaging storytelling experience. Additionally, Bluewater partnered with the library to provide audiovisual technology throughout the facility. The collaborative project took approximately eight months, with input from both the Shelby Township Library team and Bluewater’s experts in engineering, software, hardware, and design.
“We have a strong team here at Bluewater consisting of experts in engineering, software, hardware, and design working all together under one roof. This allows us to take a client’s dream and turn it into reality.” – Dennis Janer, Senior Account Manager at Bluewater
