Calgary Central Library (downtown branch)
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The Calgary Central Library (downtown branch) is a landmark public library and cultural hub in Calgary, Alberta, known for its striking contemporary architecture and extensive community-focused services.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Calgary Central Library | 1 |
| Calgary Central Library (downtown branch) canonical | 1 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
building
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cultural institution ⓘ public library ⓘ |
| architect |
Dialog
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Snøhetta NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle |
contemporary architecture
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modern architecture ⓘ |
| country | Canada ⓘ |
| floorCount | 4 ⓘ |
| function |
community hub
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cultural venue ⓘ lending library ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
café
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children’s library ⓘ curved glass and wood facade ⓘ digital media labs ⓘ elevated LRT line passing through site ⓘ extensive glazing for natural light ⓘ large central atrium ⓘ meeting rooms ⓘ outdoor terraces ⓘ performance hall ⓘ public art installations ⓘ public plaza ⓘ reading rooms ⓘ teen area ⓘ wood-clad interior ⓘ |
| inception | 2018 ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Alberta
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Calgary NERFINISHED ⓘ Downtown Calgary NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
community-focused services
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striking contemporary design ⓘ |
| offers |
children’s programs
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computer access ⓘ free public Wi-Fi ⓘ literacy programs ⓘ meeting and event spaces ⓘ public programs ⓘ study spaces ⓘ |
| openingDate | 2018-11-01 ⓘ |
| operatedBy | Calgary Public Library NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| ownedBy | Calgary Public Library NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| publicTransitAccess |
Centre Street CTrain station
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City Hall CTrain station NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| replaces | Memorial Park Library as central branch ⓘ |
| significantFor |
landmark architecture in Calgary
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revitalization of East Village ⓘ |
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Calgary Central Library