This is the newest of the Thunder Bay branch libraries. The
building is handsome, with a curved glass wall on one side. At the corner of
the sidewalk is a station for making minor bike repairs, and a very nice addition
to any site where you want to encourage travel sans car. It appeared that there is a walking/biking trail close to
the library property.
A sign at the door says that children nine and under must be
accompanied by an adult. There is a sign in the lobby that lays out a 16-point
behavior policy. I didn't read it thoroughly, but wondered whether it is a
response to problems that have occurred, or an attempt to stop problems before
they occur.
A large, attractive mosaic in the lobby represents a First Nation person.
A Young Adult area has a good collection of books, but no
seating. Perhaps the seating just hasn't arrived? Or needs a
"supporter?"
A community program room held a small meeting when I walked
by. I saw a bright rug on the floor and a puppet theater on the wall,
indicating that this meeting room is used by all ages.
Inside the curved window wall are study tables; a TV with
the volume very low is mounted high on the wall nearby. At the end of this space is a fireplace, a
Keurig coffee machine, and a cluster of upholstered seating.
A playroom with glass walls and doors that can be closed
holds varied toys. It has looks out on a reading garden, not yet open in the
current chilly weather. There are two computers for kids, a collection of books
in French, and an assortment of graphic novels, as well as all the types of
books one would expect.
5/16/2016
Library website: http://www.tbpl.ca/
The handsome window wall
From the parking lot
The entrance
I'd like to add that this branch was moved back in 2011. Prior to that, Mary J.L. Black used to be three blocks away on Brock Street. Here's a video which shows the old branch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_y3zhripRc
ReplyDeleteThanks for the response, Shauna, and for the video link. It's great that the old branch was documented--and that you were able to build a new facility. I love to see libraries thriving.
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