NEW YORK CITY —Angi and Apartment Therapy recently collaborated to create and design a new library lounge for the Lower Eastside Girls Club.

The two companies teamed to design a previously defunct 480 sq. ft. space into a dream library lounge for the Lower Eastside Girls Club’s young scholars to read, learn, and study.

Apartment Therapy’s branded content team, Homemade Studios, selected furniture and decor with energizing colors to infuse the space with joy.

Lauren Murphy, SVP of Marketing and Brand Strategy for Apartment Therapy, said the project was especially “meaningful” to give back to the New York City community where the company was founded and remains headquartered today.

“We’re proud to help bring this new library lounge to life and thrilled that it will give young people in the neighborhood a vibrant place to read, study, and connect,” Murphy told Patch.

Angi contractors, painters, and other workers installed new light fixtures, hanging shelves and picture rails, and mounting a TV to give the space a new life and purpose.

“At Angi, we see every day how the right improvements can completely transform a space and the experience people have within it. That’s why we were excited to partner with Apartment Therapy to reimagine an unused room at the Lower Eastside Girls Club into a bright, welcoming library lounge for its young scholars,” Co-Founder Angie Hicks told Patch.

“When thoughtful design is paired with skilled pros, it can unlock the full potential of any space. We’re proud to bring the same trusted network that has supported more than 300 million home projects to partnerships like this one that help strengthen the future of our local communities.”

The multipurpose library lounge will foster creativity and connection for more than 1,000 youth, according to the Lower Eastside Girls Club.

“The Lower Eastside Girls Club is excited to share its new library with the community. The beautifully redesigned space offers a calm place for members, staff, and neighbors to gather -whether enjoying a cup of tea or reading a book from the shelves,” Erikka James Innovation Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships, told Patch.

“Warm, open, and welcoming, the library reflects a simple belief: everyone deserves a safe space with access to books.We’re grateful to Apartment Therapy and Angi for designing and sponsoring our new library as we celebrate 30 years of free programming for the community.”

The Lower Eastside Girls Club provides free, innovative year-round programming and mentoring to girls ages 10 to 23 and their families, including career and college exploration. Educational access includes 300+ free courses for youth annually in STEM, arts, wellness, media, and leadership.