Library Main Floor Renovations

You may have noticed a certain “minimalism” on your library’s main floor lately. You may be wondering “Are those crazy library-types dabbling in feng shui?”, “Have they all gone Zen?”. Meditative leanings aside, the truth is… we’re preparing for some exciting renovations!

As one component of Concordia’s “Campus Research and Learning Revitalization Project” your Library is having its main floor carpet and tiling replaced from June 14 – July 5. If you are curious about the details, a very informative “storyboard” showing colours, materials and a map can be viewed near the library’s front entrance.

While the goal of library staff and flooring contractors will be to maintain library services during this renovation period, please be prepared for periodic noise and detours. Signs will be posted as the work progresses to keep you up to date.

If you have any questions or comments about this project or other developments in library services, please Library Director Dan Mirau (dan.mirau@concordia.ab.ca).

Gentle Things Art Opening

Join us at the opening reception for “Gentle Things”, an exhibit of prints by local artist Mariya Karpenko, being held this Friday, April 9 at 4:30 pm in the Library Gallery.

This is a casual come-and-go event with light refreshments provided. If you can’t make it on Friday, you’re always welcome to bring a beverage and drop by the Library Gallery to relax in the comfy leather chairs, enjoy a magazine and peruse the exhibit at your leisure.

Concordia Library Easter Closings

Happy Easter! Concordia Library will be closed on Friday, April 2nd and Sunday, April 4th. Special library hours on Saturday, April 4th and Monday April 5th are from 10 am to 5 pm.

Get Inspired During Poetry Month!

April is Poetry Month! Check out poems posted around Concordia Library, create your own poems at the Inspiration Station and read about poetry on the library's website.

Want to browse Canadian poetry in our collection? Do a subject search in the catalogue for "Poetry Canada" and don't forget to limit to "Concordia University College"!

Hobby Month

Come and check out the display of hobbies in the Concordia Library! January is Hobby Month and library staff have collected an amazing collection of examples of hobbies from members of the Concordia community.

Humanismo, a photo exhibit by Jason Ness

Humanismo is an intimate look at everyday life in Havana, beyond the typical romantic notions of Cubanismo. Taken by award-winning Edmonton photographer Jason Ness, the exhibit will be on display in the Library Gallery
during library operating hours until the end of the Fall term.

Mad Hatter's Day

Another reason for a party in October is Mad Hatter's Day!  The official date is October 6th because of the classic Alice in Wonderland illustration showing a slip of paper tucked into the Mad Hatter's hat that reads 10/6.  It is a day to celebrate the silly, the unusual, and the absurd. 

The Mad Hatter enjoyed many a cup of tea and we hope he would be delighted to see our exhibit of unusual tea cups and tea pots, on loan from members of the Concordia community.  You can vote for the best and the winner will receive a tea-themed gift basket!

Canadian Library Month

October is much more than pumpkins and midterms, it is also Canadian Library Month.  Concordia Library is celebrating with a display of classic literature for young people.  Take a peek and see if you can find one of your favourites!  Learn more about Canadian Library Month at the Canadian Library Association's website:  http://www.cla.ca/clm09/.