Central Library Schematic Design Progress

Library staff and Levitt Goodman Associates, in association with The Walter Fedy Partnership and Philip H. Carter Architect, have begun work on the schematic design for the renovated and expanded Central Library. Schematic design provides a general overview of the various areas of the library and defines the scale of the project. This stage precedes the detailed design phase.

We anticipate that a schematic design of the Central Library and Underground Parking Garage will be shared with the public in the fall of 2009. We welcome your feedback on the Central Library design process. The dates and times of these public viewings will be posted here once they are determined.

Jazz @ the Library Concert a Great Success!

Our recent Jazz Concert at the main library on Queen Street was a huge success! The event was sponsored and presented by the library’s architect Levitt Goodman Architect in association with The Walter Fedy Partnership and Phillip H. Carter Architect. The event drew a standing-room only crowd of over 200 people. Attendees had an opportunity to look at displays about the library’s architectural team, the Civic District vision, the library renovation and expansion project, ask questions, and of course, enjoy a great show.

A big thank you to everyone who came out to the event in support of KPL! We also want to thank our architect team, specifically The Walter Fedy Partnership, and our Civic District partners, most notably the Registry Theatre and the KW Symphony, for all their efforts in organizing and helping out with the event.