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
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
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
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
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