| Azra Duric wrote, |
Date: |
February 24, 2010 |
| If we are going to have a coffee shop in the building I would strongly suggest against any chain place (Starbucks etc). Don't we have enough local businesses, which could provide a unique local experience? Also the shop should be using the green and organic drinks and food, so that we can stay local, stay healthy and stay together. |
| Azra Duric wrote, |
Date: |
February 24, 2010 |
| Hello, As somebody who has been involved for decades in the IT field I know how important it is to keep up to date with the technology. That is of course in addition to nice areas for reading, and being able to drink a good coffee as others suggested.
I would recommend having a huge round lit table that has a touch screen display in it so that people can get any information they want with a touch of finger or any other appropriate device (pen etc). You can also have an educational game screen where several people can learn, bond, collaborate and have fun. It would bring the community together as the possibilities with this application may be endless. |
| Ian Gibbons wrote, |
Date: |
January 17, 2010 |
| Hello, I am a senior student from Centennial C.V.I. I have enjoyed the resources of the GPL for many years, and find the prospect of a new library quite exciting! As a book enthusiast, musician and artist, I would encourage the library to incorporate the exhibition of both visual and performing arts in their new facility. There are many possible ways to include arts in the library, here are my suggestions:
-a coffee house (maybe even library-run?) -wallspace/display space for visual arts -a stage outdoors, or in some sort of meeting place -space for artist's booths -hospitable and appealing busking environments -an indoor area for live music, workshops, gatherings.
I feel strongly about the inclusion of arts in the library. Literature itself is an art, and if library users enjoy one form of art, it is very likely that they will enjoy the many others. Such accommodations, with the library located in the heart of Guelph, could transform it into a popular meeting place for Guelph's talented and artistic individuals. If you need me to clarify or further explain any of my suggestions, feel free to contact me through my email. I am always glad to contribute ideas towards this exciting new project. |
| Anonymous wrote, |
Date: |
January 7, 2010 |
| It should have a cafe in the foyer. |
| Smith Family wrote, |
Date: |
January 3, 2010 |
| We recently visited the Carnegie library up in Owen Sound. They have turned the old part of the library into stacks and a reading room, with large wing chairs facing the grand fire place. The ceilings were high with crown mouldings, and the bookshelves were done in hardwood rather than metal. It was a most stunning room, and it would be nice for the new Guelph library to have some of these features since we lost our original Carnegie library.
Therefore, we would like to see: -a reading area in the adult section facing a gas fireplace -high backed wing chairs -wood rather than metal shelving
The Smith Family |
