10-06-2014, 11:17 AM
I went over yesterday but didn't realize that the Library is still closed on Sundays for another couple of weeks.
Kitchener Public Library
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10-06-2014, 11:17 AM
I went over yesterday but didn't realize that the Library is still closed on Sundays for another couple of weeks.
10-07-2014, 04:03 PM
Just to note that the Matter of Taste kiosk at the KCL is going to be open only on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (not sure about Saturday) for the time being. I gather this is still considered an "experiment" to see if it takes. So, if you head up to the Library, be sure to buy a coffee!
I know this is not directly related to the Kitchener Public Library - but I don't think it warrants its own thread.
Does anyone have any experience using these "Little Free" Libraries? There is one in my neighbourhood and I've seen another 1 or 2 in the city (KW). I've seen something similar setup at camp grounds, where campers trade books at the Camp Tuck shop, but I'm curious as to how this is working outside of a confined area like a campground. Has anyone tried them out?
10-14-2014, 06:49 PM
(10-14-2014, 05:20 PM)Shawn Wrote: Does anyone have any experience using these "Little Free" Libraries? There is one in my neighbourhood and I've seen another 1 or 2 in the city (KW). There's at least 7 or 8 within walking distance of where I live (Westmount / Belmont Village). It's nice to take a look while out on a walk. I've read a few books that I've picked up there. They're quite handy.
10-15-2014, 11:12 AM
I have yet to take a book out from the nearest one to me, Peppler and Young.
I did leave a book there, and it's nice that I can take a book off my shelf that's getting dusty, and have it be shared and read more than it would be with me. I do wonder if someday, I'll want it back for a relative or someone, and maybe feel different, but I'm good at the moment :-)
10-16-2014, 12:57 PM
(This post was last modified: 10-16-2014, 12:58 PM by BuildingScout.)
(10-07-2014, 04:03 PM)panamaniac Wrote: Just to note that the Matter of Taste kiosk at the KCL is going to be open only on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (not sure about Saturday) for the time being. I gather this is still considered an "experiment" to see if it takes. So, if you head up to the Library, be sure to buy a coffee! I think coffee shops only work if they are open every day for rather long hours. They are a bit of impulse buys and no one will say "oh, today is Thursday, let's go for a coffee at the library".
10-16-2014, 03:48 PM
I agree with you. I think the Library blew it by not incorporating a coffee shop with its own entrance into the original design. They are now trying to fix things, but whether this approach will work remains to be seen. If it does, the intention is to increase the coffee kiosk's hours over time, but in the circumstances, the Matter of Taste owner is taking a bit of a risk with this. It's unfortunate since, as I understand it, Matter of Taste tried to persuade them to incorporate a coffee shop early on and couldn't convince the powers that be to focus on it.
10-16-2014, 04:30 PM
(10-16-2014, 03:48 PM)panamaniac Wrote: It's unfortunate since, as I understand it, Matter of Taste tried to persuade them to incorporate a coffee shop early on and couldn't convince the powers that be to focus on it. Ironically, it is my understanding that the coffee shop at the Dana Porter library at the University of Waterloo blew away all sales projections.
12-02-2014, 05:47 PM
In case you miss it on TV or crave a bigger screen, the Library has a free showing of "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946) on Saturday, 13 December at 2:00pm.
12-04-2014, 12:29 PM
(10-16-2014, 04:30 PM)BuildingScout Wrote: Ironically, it is my understanding that the coffee shop at the Dana Porter library at the University of Waterloo blew away all sales projections. Oh, the irony.... http://www.therecord.com/news-story/5178.../#comments
12-16-2014, 02:35 PM
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Wednesday, December 17th
The Boy from Benton Street: Mackenzie King and Kitchener Displays and refreshments: 6:30 p.m.; keynote address by John English: 7 p.m.; as author, politician, historian and professor John English exploring King’s early years and legacy; what qualities did King possess helping him as he confronted the enormous challenges Canada faced; how his early experiences in what was then Berlin factor in to his later political life; no registration required Kitchener Public Library 85 Queen St. N., Kitchener ON, N2H 2H1 Adults | Free
03-21-2015, 11:28 AM
Contractor sues city, architects for $7M over delays in library renovation
March 19, 2015 | Catherine Thompson | Waterloo Region Record Quote:KITCHENER — The general contractor on the renovation and expansion of Kitchener's main library is suing the city and the architects on the project for $7 million, saying that hundreds of changes to the design led to costly delays.
04-07-2015, 11:21 AM
(This post was last modified: 04-07-2015, 11:22 AM by panamaniac.)
Canadian architect, Douglas Cardinal, is giving a free public lecture on "Organic Architecture" at the KCL at 1830hrs tonight.
05-23-2015, 10:00 AM
The Forest Heights Branch of the Kitchener Public Library is hosting a drop-in crafting program for adults called Recycle Mania. Saturday June 6, 2:00-4:30
The ad reads: Drop by and give some old books new life! We’ll be making stylish folded book art, vintage paper roses, origami wreathes, paper beads, and more. June 6, 2:00-4:30, all ages. No registration required.
07-09-2015, 08:39 PM
A different cafe will be launching in the reading room at Central in mid-August: Hacienda Coffee.
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