Bookmark The Core

Engaging citizens in #OttCity #CentralLibrary design and public conversation

[Maddison Long @Maddison_Long]

@mariamzohouri @Laura_Dudas I too hope to see this inquiry be inclusive of @JimWatsonOttawa, his staff, and councillor's unacceptable social media attacks on citizen groups (like @Bookmarkthecore), transit commissioners (like @smwgilbert) and the civically active citizens of Ottawa. #ottcity

[Alexandra Yarrow @alexyarrow]

Watch “Ottawa Public Library and Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility - Come Together” on #Vimeo https://t.co/mucwa5qiY7

[Bookmark The Core @Bookmarkthecore]

The *big reveal* this Thur. Jan 23 between 4-8 pm ⁦@OttawaArtG⁩ https://t.co/2PtW5RfjnU

[Bookmark The Core @Bookmarkthecore]

@GregEqEd @_BAnQ No. It will be 300 metres (slightly uphill & outdoors) from Pimisi station.

[Bookmark The Core @Bookmarkthecore]

Repeating: it is connected indoors to a Metro station. Lots of lessons here in MTL for central libraries to be popular. Grand Biblio ⁦@_BAnQ⁩ .4/ end

[Bookmark The Core @Bookmarkthecore]

The library’s design is anchored by the staircase & elevators in the centre. With natural light through wood slats. Feels comfortable here ⁦@_BAnQ⁩ 3/

[Bookmark The Core @Bookmarkthecore]

Books upfront, lots of seating & a cafe on main floor. Lunchtime on Friday, this place is busy. People are reading, studying & borrowing. ⁦@_BAnQ⁩ 2/

[Bookmark The Core @Bookmarkthecore]

Inspiration from Montreal’s Grand Bibliotheque downtown @_BAnQ 1) accessible welcoming entrance - human scale. Located at Metro station #designmatters 1/

[Bookmark The Core @Bookmarkthecore]

From a public library to the Supreme Court of Canada...one woman’s journey. #librariesmatter

[Bookmark The Core @Bookmarkthecore]

Wonderful profile of the person behind Calgary’s library renaissance. #libraries

[The Globe and Mail @globeandmail]

Chicago native Bill Ptacek helped expand Calgary’s libraries https://t.co/DwXs9N9B1g

[Bookmark The Core @Bookmarkthecore]

Where Libraries are the Tourist Attractions - The New York Times https://t.co/drrVXL5Nue

[Bookmark The Core @Bookmarkthecore]

Workshops on public art and landscape for new library on August 21 and 22. https://t.co/yatXay3szT

[Bookmark The Core @Bookmarkthecore]

@OttawaCitizen Great ideas in this in-depth piece @tayblewett @OttawaCitizen. Collections are still the core of libraries. Showcasing books, other items to borrow & reference materials will always matter too. Big idea #11? 👌

[Ottawa Citizen @OttawaCitizen]

10 big ideas from around the world to inspire Ottawa's new super library https://t.co/QJ4nKEqU4A

[Bookmark The Core @Bookmarkthecore]

How to make Ottawa’s new ‘super library’ a success story – Ottawa Citizen https://t.co/zgAfLD8jUL

[Bookmark The Core @Bookmarkthecore]

Outdoor space/plaza is proposed to west of new Ottawa library site. Entrances on north side -if coming from Pimisi - & two off Albert Street on south.

[Bookmark The Core @Bookmarkthecore]

Preliminary designs of interior of new Ottawa “super library” at tonight’s workshop with the architects. #Inspire555

[Liz Bernstein @lizbernstein]

Excited for workshop re our new library tonight @LibraryArchives @opl_bpo Inspired visiting #Montreal
@_BAnQ #Halfiax @hfxpublib & #Helsinki @oodihelsinki We can do it too #Ottawa ! You too can have your say at https://t.co/5Y7mPhEQW3 by June 5! #Inspire555 #Ottcity #Ottpoli

[Bookmark The Core @Bookmarkthecore]

Register pronto for next workshops for new Ottawa library. Focus on Spaces and Relationships https://t.co/4aPjBomQ8n

[Bookmark The Core @Bookmarkthecore]

Today’s the last day to weigh in on access & design concepts.

[Library and Archives Canada @LibraryArchives]

Last call! We want to hear from YOU! Tell us about your ideas for our new joint facility with @opl_bpo. Visit https://t.co/LXVoEUO1MQ. #Inspire555