Calgary Public Library’s master plan includes new community facilities as well as a new Central Library.  It is not a question of either – or.  Both are needed. 

Plans are already underway, and funds earmarked, for three new community branches and expanded facilities and customer spaces at two existing locations.

Map – Current and planned library locations

New Community Branches

• New branches are planned for the NE, NW, and SE quadrants of the city in the communities of Taradale/Martindale, Symons Valley and Seton.
• The new NE branch will be built as part of the new Centre of Community with the YMCA and the NE Centre of Communities Society. Targeted opening date is 2011.
• This model – building libraries as part of a centre of community – reduces our environmental footprint and operating costs while increasing access and use.  This same model is planned for Symons Valley and Seton.
  
  

Expanded Facilities and Customer Spaces
 

• Signal Hill Library will undergo a 7,000 square foot expansion to be completed in late 2010 or early 2011.  The expanded facility will include additional collection space, a teen zone and a seniors gathering place.
• A Community Literacy and Learning Centre, with specialized programs for adults and children, will be opened in a 4,000 square foot facility adjacent to Louise Riley Library in spring 2009.  This move will make more space available for additional services within the branch.