- 2004 – Mayor Bronconnier announces $40 million from the Community Investment Fund towards a new Central Library.
- 2005 – Initial phase of public consultation completed with an estimated reach of 300,000 residents and over 5,000 organizations
- 2006 – Professional Advisor, Odile Henault, is appointed to develop and manage the architectural design competition
- 2006 – Architectural consultants Diamond & Schmitt/Gibbs Gage prepare the initial functional building program, with floor by floor details
- 2007 – City Council approves the Block 40 Report, which confirms that the new Central Library can be located on the current site, Block 40
- 2008 – Preliminary planning is complete. The project awaits further decisions regarding site access, and funding commitments.
In the News
2008
Library Turns 100
by Eva Ferguson. Calgary Herald. May 25, 2008
Libraries help build vibrant, creative city
by Gerry Meek. Calgary Herald. Mar 24, 2008
2007
Library block getting revamp
by Kim Guttormson. Calgary Herald. Mar 28, 2007
City's seed money starts to sprout
by Tony Seskus and Eva Ferguson. Calgary Herald. Jan 6, 2007
2006
Library makeover
by Leanne Dohy. Calgary Herald. May 18, 2006
New library chance to celebrate
by Peter Burgener. Calgary Herald. May 18, 2006
Aldermen agree on new library plan
Calgary Herald. Mar 22, 2006.
2005
Libraries evolve to satisfy needs of diverse clientele
by Leanne Dohy. Calgary Herald. Sep 25, 2005
Building new library a chance for big ideas
by Peter Burgener. Calgary Herald. May 26, 2005
Library, zoo upgrades approved by council
by Colette Derworiz. Calgary Herald. Apr. 26, 2005
Mayor sticks up for library funding
by Eva Ferguson. Calgary Herald. April 8, 2005
2004
New library a surprise
by Colette Derworiz. Calgary Herald. May 1, 2004
Mayor's wish list garners initial support
by Gwendolyn Richards, with files from Tarina White and Colette Derworiz. Calgary Herald. Apr 24, 2004
'Santa Claus' Bronconnier blasted for $100M wish list
by Colette Derworiz. Calgary Herald. Apr 23, 2004
