The Dodecò library was established in September 2020 in a small primary school in Novara, designed to be an ideal space for reading and for all educational and creative activities requiring an environment that is both relaxing and stimulating.

Dodecò was born from the desire for reading to be a true and intimate pleasure for children, rather than perceived as a school obligation. To connect with books, it was necessary to find a space beyond the classroom, and so a room was chosen that was used solely for pre-school care and was therefore definitely undervalued.

During the summer, the classroom was cleaned and set up to be frescoed. To create the murals, the teachers drew inspiration from the four natural elements: water, earth, fire, and air. Together, these elements represent the perfect balance of a world that comes into contact with children—in this specific case, the world of reading and imagination. Dedecò does not have tables inside; instead, the children sit on the floor on a comfortable mat that covers the space dedicated to reading.

Both the children and teachers really enjoy visiting Dodecò, so we thought about setting up comfortable cushions that allow each student to find their own cozy reading spot. We also included a CD player to help create the right atmosphere for an enjoyable reading session using music specially selected by the teachers. Additionally, we added a few bookshelves where books are arranged so they can be easily accessed by both older and younger children, as well as a small chalkboard to highlight the most read books and those recommended by both the students and teachers. Finally, we set up colorful shoe racks to keep shoes neatly stored, allowing everyone to fully enjoy the experience in complete freedom.

The library was inaugurated on September 20, 2016.