What We’ve Heard

For the past few months, we have been seeking public feedback on our library designs. So far the response has been overwhelmingly supportive of both our project and of our designs.

Learn more about our project, view our designs and send us your feedback by visiting our Central Library Project website at: http://www.kpl.org/central/

Below are just a few of the positive responses we have received to date:

Question:Does the proposed library design create a welcoming and attractive library space that will be seen as a destination for people of all ages?

Responses:
Yes – very much so. I’m delighted from what has developed since the vote ‘opposing’ the Centre Block idea. It could be done and has been.

I am quite happy with the overall design and concept of the library.

Yes it does it looks very welcoming

I think it is cool.

Question:Does the proposed library design complement the Civic District and help contribute to the creation of an active, vibrant streetscape?

Responses:
I live in a home I own a block away and I would love to see this design. Think of the impact on our future? They’ll love it!

Very much so. The openness of the public buildings is gratifying of the cooperation of all concerned. You are to be commended for what you have and are proposing

Question:Does the proposed library design address the need for improved parking within the Civic District?

Responses:
Very important and potentially profitable.

Good idea Yes!

Very much soDefinitely

Question:Does the Central Library schematic design capture your vision for the Central Library?

Responses:
Yes it does I would be proud to live in a neighbourhood with this building.

You bet. I hope I live long enough to see it in reality. It’s an exciting design and proves it could be done.

Yes – hurry up!

Central Library Project Display & Feedback

Throughout the month of November and December, information will be on display at the Main Library (85 Queen Street North) showing architectural renderings of our renovated and expanded Central Library. The display also features information about our shared three-story underground parking garage, and the proposed Urban Square located adjacent to the Central Library site.

Your opinion matters!

Feedback forms are available with our display and we invite you to share your thoughts on our designs.

You can also view our schemtic designs online and learn more about our project by visiting our Central Library Project website at www.kpl.org/central

You can email your comments to our project team at: kitchenerpubliclibrary@kpl.org

Public Open House Update

The Library, our Architect Team, and our Civic District partners recently hosted two Open House opportunities to share schematic designs of our renovated and expanded library and shared parking garage.

The public and local media packed the Main Library’s presentation room on Tuesday, November 3rd, to view our schematic designs and hear a presentation from our project Architects. The evening event also included a presentation about our shared underground parking complex, along with an update on a proposed future Urban Square as part of a long-term Civic District Vision. The response to our library designs from the enthusiastic crowd in attendance was overwhelmingly positive.

On Saturday, November 7th, Library Board Members and staff were also at the Kitchener Market throughout the day with project information and displays of our new schematic designs. Hundreds of interested market-goers stopped at the library’s display to learn more about the project and provide feedback. Once again, the public response was overwhelmingly positive. Many commented on how much they liked the new designs and appreciated how the architects were able to create a stunning and fresh new look, while at the same time, retain much of the buildings original architectural character. The stunning glass panels that accent the building, along with the reading nooks they create around the library perimeter, were particularly well received.

Visit our Central Library Project website at www.kpl.org/central to learn more about our renovation and expansion plans and see our new designs.

Central Library Project Website Launched

On Monday, November 9th, Kitchener Public Library launched a new website for the Central Library Renovation and Expansion Project. The website provides a wealth of background information about the project and its development, including information about the project architects and schematic design images of the new library and underground parking complex.

Visit the new website at www.kpl.org/central to learn more about our project and share your thoughts.

Public Open House Announced

The Kitchener Public Library Board, the City of Kitchener, and our Civic District partners, invite you to attend a Public Open House to view schematic designs for a renovated and expanded Central Library and joint-use underground parking structure to be located at 85 Queen Street North. There will also be an opportunity to view and comment on a series of concepts for the development of a future Civic District Urban square.

Learn more about our vision for a revitalized Central Library and Civic District, speak to our project architects, and share your thoughts.

Date: Tuesday, November 3
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Main Library - 85 Queen St. N.
Details: Presentation begins at 7:15 pm

Date: Saturday, November 7
Time: 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Kitchener Market - 300 King St. E.
Details: Information on display throughout the day