Finland Loves Libraries

A recent article published by The Guardian describes how Finland is aggressively investing in it’s urban libraries. At a time when most cities are struggling to keep their library doors open, Helsinki is planning to open their new central library, Oodi this December.  The article explains the love Finns have for their libraries: in 2016, Read More…

The Intrinsic Value of Libraries as Public Spaces

Earlier this year, Civica, in collaboration with the Institute for Public Policy and Governance at the University of Technology Sydney, released the new edition of their Changing Landscape Report: The Intrinsic Value of Libraries as Public Spaces. This edition expands the research outside Australia and New Zealand to include Singapore and the UK.  The report Read More…

Space Use Study: Brampton Library, Calgary Public Library and Markham Public Library

This report was prepared by Kimberly Silk for the Canadian Urban Libraries Council / Conseil des bibliothèques urbaines du Canada – December 2017 Executive Summary This study was commissioned by the Canadian Urban Libraries Council (CULC) in early 2015 as one of a series of three research studies. This study examines how library space is Read More…

Brantford Public Library Renovation will inspire “discovery, innovation and creativity”

As reported in the ParisStar Online on June 19, Brantford Public Library is embarking on a $1.4 million project to renovate the main downtown branch. The project received a $333,000 grant under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program; the remainder of the costs will be covered by the city and the library board. The ground-breaking Read More…