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Everything tagged: Spaces

Call for Proposals: Library Space Design Challenges

In anticipation of the Library as Place (LaP) Conference in 2026, the Education Institute is hosting a series of interactive case study virtual workshops in the months leading up to the main event.

News November 27, 2025 


New Cultural Heritage Science facility to protect Canada’s heritage

The new Cultural Heritage Science (CHS) facility will provide a space where conservation experts can collaborate to protect and preserve Canada’s most treasured cultural artifacts and our heritage for generations to come.

News August 14, 2025 


The Brutalist: Canadian Libraries Edition

While Hollywood may get GLAM-med up for the 97th Academy Awards, members of the Canadian library community hoping for cameos in one Best Picture nominee by their favourite (or least favourite) library building may be disappointed.

Blog March 2, 2025 


McGill University opens new Centre for storage, preservation, and retrieval of library collections

McGill University this week held the official opening of the McGill University Collections Centre, a new 4,200 square metre state-of-the-art facility for the storage, preservation, and retrieval of library collections.

News October 5, 2024 


Canadian Architect and Canadian Library Facility Projects

The February 2020 issue of Canadian Architect features several articles about Canadian public library facility projects.

News February 9, 2020 


Ottawa Public Library / Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility Design

On January 23, 2020, the City of Ottawa and the Government of Canada revealed the proposed architectural design for the Ottawa Public Library – Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility.

News January 26, 2020 


Canadian Cities’ Red Hot Library Development Continues

The second of a continuing series on stunning new and renovated library branches in Canada.

News October 15, 2018 


The IdeaLab – A Kickstarter Project from the Calgary Public Library Foundation

The Calgary Public Library Foundation has just launched an innovative project to support public libraries.

News October 19, 2015