This branch library is located in a rural suburban area where the open, flat, south Texas plain meets the tree-covered, limestone-rich Hill Country. Located at a major intersection, the main entrance was oriented towards the neighborhood and away from the road to create a more tranquil atmosphere. Simple, indigenous building forms were used to reinforce the direct no-nonsense nature of the library. The quieter book stack areas are in low, limestone-clad “pods,” while zones of public activity are in high vaulted spaces with clerestory windows.