Calgary’s New Central Library finally opened its doors to the public following its grand opening weekend, and Calgarians finally got the chance to see what the inside of the building after years of anticipation.
Let’s just say that it lived up to the hype.
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Since the grand opening, a sizeable line has been seen outside New Central Library as people qued up to get their first look. Many are more than impressed with what they’ve seen.
The library is the end result of years of construction, millions of dollars, and the fully realized vision of the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation.
Here’s what some people around the city are saying about the New Central Library:
Just placed holds on 3 books to pick up at new central library. What a happy errand that’s going to be! #HelloCentral
— Julie Black (@YYCJulieBee) November 5, 2018
#Calgary‘s new central library is a wonderful space. I’m so grateful to be part of a city that takes literacy, books, reading, and community as serious civic commitments. Great opening, @calgarylibrary! #HelloCentral #YYC pic.twitter.com/8BIHHazf2B
— Kit Dobson (@KitDobson) November 5, 2018
Beautiful public places like the new @calgarylibrary bring people together. They build community and they provide opportunities to learn. Spaces like the new Central Library are just as much about public health as they are about books. #HelloCentral pic.twitter.com/W8WhujYNre
— Darren Mazzei (@DarrenMazzei) November 4, 2018
Visited the new Central Library downtown yesterday. The team from @calgarylibrary should be incredibly proud! Truly one of Calgary’s most architecturally stunning and welcoming spaces. Libraries are wonderful places and we now have one of the best in the world! #yyc #hellocentral pic.twitter.com/iJd3Eid2M8
— Jesse Hillas (@JesseHillas) November 4, 2018
The new Central library in Calgary Canada…is just an amazing building…great job!! I love Calgary#hellocentral @calgarylibrary #YYC pic.twitter.com/GgWJjaF4oR
— YennyFarias (@YennyFariasD) November 4, 2018
So proud to live in the @cityofcalgary with beautiful places like the new Central Library. I’m glad my city understands the value of beauty in public spaces and strives to create more of them ❤️@calgarylibrary @nenshi #yyc #HelloCentral pic.twitter.com/VvbzArI2HH
— Elle Cor (@loonberry) November 3, 2018
THis little girl is all of us at the New Central Library today. #HelloCentral @calgarylibrary #yyc #yyclibrary @EastVillageYYC https://t.co/EPhkMhBbcp
— Tamara Lee (@micropainter) November 3, 2018
⚡️ “Calgary says #HelloCentral”https://t.co/OSj5NHmWCC pic.twitter.com/ExsLPlPC54
— CalgaryPublicLibrary (@calgarylibrary) November 1, 2018
If the #Flames don’t get a new arena maybe they can play in the new library. It’s huge! #HelloCentral #YYC #Calgary
— Pete ⓥ (@yellowledpeter) November 5, 2018
I am grateful to live in a city that is willing to invest in literacy, community, history, the arts, architecture, and the future. Thanks @cityofcalgary and @calgarylibrary for this beautiful space and thoughtful investment. #yyc #hellocentral pic.twitter.com/rzMoJSCxg5
— Jodi DeVries (@jodidevries) November 4, 2018
You’ve heard it a million different ways, but I’ll pile on. New Central Library is WOW!! #yyc #hellocentral #calgary pic.twitter.com/mTVcxa3yzr
— Ed Cullinan (@edcullinan) November 3, 2018
At time when knowledge and facts seem so de-valued, when selfishness is on the rise, the awesome new Central #Library is such a pure celebration of learning and sharing. It makes me so happy I feel like I’ll cry. #yyc #HelloCentral
— barachoix (@barachoix) November 2, 2018