Ken Roberts, former chief librarian with the Hamilton Public Library, gave a talk on what cities around the globe and doing to create dynamic and innovative central libraries. Read the Calgary Herald article: New Central Library should ‘provide the freedom … Read more
CBC Calgary Eyeopener host David Gray interviewed Calgary Public Library Interim CEO Ellen Humphrey on February 26 about the plans for Calgary’s new Central Library. Listen to the interview: New Downtown Library Approved — CBC Radio Calgary Eyeopener
Today, the new Central Library project celebrated a major milestone thanks to City Council’s unanimous decision to approve foundational elements bringing the project one step closer to reality. “I am very pleased with the decision made by Council today,” says … Read more
Approximately 16,500 Calgarians voiced their opinions online and in person at over 150 events and public forum opportunities regarding the new Central Library and the future of Calgary’s library system over a six-month period. “Engaging Calgarians on the new Central … Read more
How are other cities creating dynamic spaces for their central libraries? Ken Roberts, Chief Librarian at Hamilton Public Library and author of Facing the Future: A Video Document for British Columbia’s Public Libraries will discuss the trends at the … Read more
The Master Program sets the stage for the subsequent PhysicalPlanning task. Together with information developed in thePhysical Plan and subsequent Costing refinement, the MasterProgram informs the development of the Business Case for theNew Central Library.
THANK YOU CALGARY FOR YOUR IDEAS ON THE NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY!
Citizen response to the public engagement process for the new Central Library was nothing short of remarkable. Between June and November 2012, approximately 16,500 Calgarians shared their vision for the future of libraries in the city, including the new Central … Read more
Fun and innovative communications bolstered public engagement participation for the new Central Library. Firing up Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Pinterest, YouTube and other social media channels helped direct Calgarians to the online survey. In the first month, more than 480 referrals … Read more
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