“Trees” and flowers have been planted at the Civic Centre Resource Library

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Beautifully carved trees have been placed in the Children’s area of the library.
Trees in the Children's area of the libraryPhrases such as “Read” and “Row, row, row your boat” can be found imprinted on the trunks. You and your children can delight in the artistry while choosing which books to take home with you.

Children are enjoying the trees inside the children's sectionIf you are a fan of the hot summer weather, grab a book, smell the flowers, and relax outside on our second-story patio. There is a chair with your name on it!

Patio

While you’re here, check out the rest of the library!

Panorama of inside of library

Long green table inside of library

Conference/study rooms

Trees and plants are in at the Civic Centre Resource Library

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Trees and plants are in at the Civic Centre Resource Library this week. The library has been open to the public for a week now. Many people are enjoying this beautiful, modern and welcoming library everyday. If you have not been to the library yet, drop by and check it out! It’s open daily from 10 a.m.

Trees have been planted at the front of the library.

Plants have been put in at the side of the library.

Plants are in at the Reading Garden.

Plants in the Reading Garden.

Mother and son using the early literacy computer station.

Seniors from the Mapleglen senior Residences enjoying coffee from the cafe in the library.

Customer enjoying free Wi-Fi in the library.

Kids having a great time reading in these cool chairs.

 

Civic Centre Resource Library Opens in Just Two Days!

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Civic Centre Resource Library is getting ready to be open to the public in just two days! Display units are here, books are being put up on slat wall units, study tables are in place, plastic covers on the chairs are gone, trees have arrived, and many more things are happening fast and furious. So much excitement around the library. Come check us out on May 14 at 9 a.m.! You will be amazed by the new library.

Slat wall displays.

Display units.

Display units.

Plastic covers have been lifted from these cool chairs.

Tables in the study area are in place.

Tables in the study area are in place.

Plants are going in the Reading Garden.

Tables and chairs are set up near the cafe.

Trees are here.

 

Civic Centre Resource Library – May 6

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Books have arrived at the Civic Centre Resource Library this week! Staff are busy stocking the new shelves. Interactive units for the children’s area have also been delivered and are looking great. Check out a quick photo update below.

Exterior view of the library.

Exterior view of the front entrance.

Books are here.

Shelves are stocked.

Interactive units in the children's area are here.

 

 

 

Civic Centre Resource Library – April 29

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Furniture, books and chairs have been delivered to the Civic Centre Resource Library. The library is gearing up to open on Saturday, May 14 at 9 a.m. Come and check it out!

Civic Centre Resource Library – April 25

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As of today, shelving units and furniture have been delivered to the Civic Centre Resource Library and are being installed quickly.Check out a quick photo update below.

Civic Centre Resource Library – April 18

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Construction of the Civic Centre Resource Library is moving fast and furious. Check out the latest photo updates below. The highly anticipated library will soon be open to the public. Stay tuned for more information.

Carpet

Carpet installation has been completed, and bench seating is almost complete.

Teen Area carpet installation almost complete

Teen area carpet installation is almost complete.

Adult Fiction area

View of the adult fiction area.

Collaboration Rooms

View of the collaboration rooms.

Civic Centre Resource Library – March 30

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Lots is happening at the Civic Centre Resource Library this week. Lighting installation is almost complete. Tiling and paint touch-ups are ongoing throughout the facility. Washroom fixture installation is ongoing as well. Ceiling work is nearing completion with the installation of ceiling tiles. The sliding doors have been installed at the main entrance and miscellaneous work is ongoing.

Front entrance work is ongoing. Sliding doors have been installed.

Adult collection

View of the adult collection area.

teen zone

View of the glass doors to the Teen Zone.

study hall

View of the Study Hall.

door to the 2nd floor balcony

Doors to the 2nd floor balcony.

 

 

Civic Centre Resource Library – March 23

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This week, giant banners have been installed at the Civic Centre Resource Library, near Major MacKenzie Drive and Keele Street to let pedestrians and drivers passing by know that the new library is opening soon! Check out these great looking banners.

sign 1Sign 2

 

Civic Centre Resource Library – March 10

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Many things are happening at the Civic Centre Resource Library this week.  The front entrance sliding doors have been installed. Vestibule formation is almost complete. Installation of interior glazing and lighting continues. Wood panel installation at the adult area is almost complete, and bench seating is being installed around the building.

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Front entrance sliding doors have been installed.

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View of the corridor to the cafe and teen area.

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View of the teen area.

Interior glazing installation is ongoing.

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Life safety systems are being installed.

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View of the adult collection area.