Where are we in the process?

It is past time for you to be updated on the progress of the revitalization process. The functional area reports were completed and handed over to Chamberlain and the initial drawings are "in the works".

We are not sure whether or not the Library will need to relocate for the duration of the construction or whether we will move in phases. Rudi and I are busy investigating possible locations throughout the city and meeting with representatives to discuss our needs. Stay tuned.

That's all for today....enjoy the weekend.

A Tour of Chamberlain Designed Libraries

I spent a very interesting day last Wednesday touring libraries that had been designed or renovated by the architect that we have chosen for our project....Chamberlain Architect Services. I visited the Westdale Branch of Hamilton Public Library, the Moses F. Rittenhouse Branch of Lincoln Public Library and Niagara-on-the-Lake Library. I was fortunate to have a tour guide at each who took me behind the scenes, answered my questions and talked to me about the parts of their library that functioned well and those that didn't. I took my camera along to capture aspects of the building that were interesting. Above are some of those photographs. The top photo shows the inside dome of Niagara-on-the-Lake Library. It is obvious that this architect favours curves as they appear in all three libraries. Note the art around the pillar, the sliding wall between a meeting room and the children's area creating a multipurpose space. The grape leaves leading into the Rittenhouse Branch highlight its roots in wine country. This is just a sampling. All of the photos are in the T drive, Children's Folder, Revitalization Data and Chamberlain Libraries. I had a bit of trouble with light exposure so I apologize for their quality.