The internet is having some fun at this Edmonton library's expense
Love it or hate it, Edmonton’s Stanley A. Milner Library is getting a brand new look.
The library has been seeing some big changes since it began renovations in January 2017, and while there is still about half a year to go, according to a May post on the Edmonton Public Libraries website, people have already been vocal about the new designs.
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The building’s exterior has transformed into what some are calling “tank-like,” though, with another six months left before the library officially re-opens its doors, some critics may be a little early to their judgement — only time will tell.
Here’s what people are saying about the Stanley A. Milner Library’s new look:
Edmonton…no offense, but did you order your new library from https://t.co/yIwE9HvpZh? pic.twitter.com/pODdOMHyxZ
— britt (@brittanyinyyc) July 15, 2019
Edmonton’s central library in three stages. Beautiful, brutal, and WTF. #yeg #yegheritage pic.twitter.com/bDZz9I8JWd
— Andy Grabia (@agrabia) July 15, 2019
The #yeglibrary has taken a beating on twitter over the last couple days but Edmonton should be given credit for commissioning some of the most beautiful neighbourhood libraries in the country. pic.twitter.com/84AMLBAs8J
— Brent Bellamy (@brent_bellamy) July 17, 2019
I thought I had seen the Stanley Milner Library in downtown Edmonton somewhere before #YEG #EPL pic.twitter.com/Mw6t3aQWqs
— Play Fair (@playfairab) July 16, 2019
In keeping with the design of the library, the city of #Edmonton announces a fleet of new mobile libraries. pic.twitter.com/tGKYInd5Ny
— Paul Almeida (@AzorcanGlobal) July 17, 2019
Who would have thunk the next thing in the battle of Alberta would be libraries? Edmonton’s not messing around and brought a tank to the fight. #yeglibrary pic.twitter.com/N9ByWCPD4K
— Craig Pfau (@craigpfau) July 16, 2019
It was so nice of George Lucas to give the #edmontonlibrary the unused sandcrawler from Star Wars. #EPL #newlibrary pic.twitter.com/8iR87GG7Wi
— Graham Sucha (@grahamsucha) July 16, 2019
I thought I had seen the Stanley Milner Library in downtown Edmonton somewhere before…#Yeg #EPL pic.twitter.com/wISbqHaAnu
— Play Fair (@playfairab) July 16, 2019
The newly renovated #Edmonton “stealth library.” pic.twitter.com/6iUK7XunDX
— Paul Almeida (@AzorcanGlobal) July 16, 2019
One is a warship the other is Edmonton’s renovated downtown library.
The difference? Marketing. #hmcsStanleyAMilner #yeg #yegdt pic.twitter.com/tEpMe3I60S— Gone riding for summer (@ohmyhog) July 15, 2019
The new #Edmonton public library gets ready to open. #Yeg pic.twitter.com/AUl8OY7Gat
— I’m Albertan. Sorry for my govt. (@sjcalgary) July 15, 2019
Live shot of Edmonton’s new library on its way to Calgary #yeg #yyc pic.twitter.com/SRfvbk725e
— Devin Henry (@calgaryfuture) July 16, 2019
The new Edmonton Public Library! Taking the downtown core by STORM and CHASING away illiteracy! #yeg #yegdt #yeglibrary #epl pic.twitter.com/fRmQ32DuXM
— Katie Wicks (@WatieKicks) July 16, 2019