Jasper Place Public Library

Jasper Place Public Library

I am an avid book reader, and I love to visit the Public Libraries.  

On my way to an appointment today, I drove in front of the 'Jasper Place Public Library ', and decided to stop, and visit this library. 

Most people will not know this, but this is a 'New' building that had a grand opening summer of 2013.  The old building was demolished, to make way for this spectacular building. 

The following are the benefits, besides picking up wonderful books, magazines and reading the 'daily ' papers:

-- a refuelling station for electric vehicles,

-- bicycle storage and change room,

-- water-efficient landscaping, to capture rain water, 

-- abundant natural light,

-- 75% of construction, from recycled material,

-- 10% of the building materials were manufactured regionally, and

-- low emitting materials, from paints, carpets, wood etc.  

This building looks incredible, however more importantly is that, the building is very welcoming to 'future' and 'current' book lovers. 

Check out the pictures, I have attached. 

Please make time to visit this building, if you are in the Meadowlark neighbourhood of Edmonton.  

Thank you for visiting. 

Lois Hole Public Library

Lois Hole Public Library

The west-end public library, located in Callingwood, is named 'Lois Hole' Public Library in honour of the 'Late' Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Mrs 'Lois Hole'. 

This is the library, I frequently visit and wanted to write about today.  

First, I would like to state that this is a 'new' and beautiful building.  The foyer/entrance is wide, inviting; with a statue of Mrs Lois Hole, sitting on a bench, welcoming everyone.  

There are plenty of windows to allow natural light that filters into the large space all around.  

The layout has been exceptionally designed, with separate areas for children, teens, study rooms, magazine browsing, and computer use area; all this, and a 'huge' aquarium full of colourful fish. 

This library is 'grand' looking from inside and outside.  

Now, let me write about the 'parking' area.  The amount and area allocated for the 'parking' to this building is not sufficient for the number of visitors entering daily.  Parking is very cramped, and I do believe, the 'City' did not properly research and investigate this 'Parking' issue.  

However, overall, I am satisfied and grateful for this building; full of wonderful reading material. 

Have you visited this library yet? 

Thank you for reading.