Placemakers 3: The Making of a Great Public Library

When & Where

Get a behind the scenes look at the design, construction and experience of the New Central Library.

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Date & Time

Location

Central Library, John Dutton Theatre

616 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

About This Event

Event Recording

  • Learn how placemaking creates thriving communities
  • Meet the people who have transformed East Village
  • See how CMLC's placemaking strategy is unfolding

Join CMLC and our special guests:

CALGARY PUBLIC LIBRARY – BILL PTACEK
Calgary Public Library’s CEO reveals how his team is designing meaningful visitor experiences.

STUART OLSON – CARSON KOTNYEK
The NCL is a fascinating and complex build. Stuart Olson Project Manager Carson Kotnyek walks us through it.

CMLC – KATE THOMPSON
CMLC’s VP Projects, Kate Thompson, on how a library brings a community closer.

SNØHETTA – CRAIG DYKERS
Dykers, founding partner of Snøhetta – the NCL’s lead architect – explains how Calgary’s New Central Library will serve the city for the next century.