Aptakisic Junior High students Ryan Magee and Jason Roseman take advantage of their school's new library. | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media

Aptakisic Junior High student Noah Krakman (left) and teacher Drew Herrera plug into the new Media Scape station in their school's new library. | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media

Aptakisic Junior High's library received a $1.1 million upgrade to offer more space and technology with a bright, comfortable layout | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media

Aptakisic Junior High's library received a $1.1 million upgrade to offer more space and technology with a bright, comfortable layout | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media

Buffalo Grove -Aptakisic Junior High has a new library, the new look in design, and atmosphere is combined with high tech upgrades. Nick Gonzalez (left) and Tyler Schultz plug in.| Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media GRID: edu in focus

Buffalo Grove -Aptakisic Junior High has a new library, the new look in design, and atmosphere is combined with high tech upgrades. From left Vicki Bazata, Principal Jessica McIntyre and Librarian Barry Love talk in one of the newly decorated areas. | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media

Buffalo Grove -Aptakisic Junior High has a new library, the new look in design, and atmosphere is combined with high tech upgrades. A video broadcast room complete with green screen is available for use. | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media

Buffalo Grove -Aptakisic Junior High has a new library, the new look in design, and atmosphere is combined with high tech upgrades. Walls were opened glass windows installed add to the ambiance of the new library. | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media