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Memorial Park Library
Category: Public Services & Government Libraries Libraries [Edit]
1221 2nd St SWCalgary, AB T2R 0W5
(403) 260-2600
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
3 reviews for Memorial Park Library
3 reviews in English
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Review from Reginald T.
Calgary, AB
11/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
I was here for a conference of sorts (specifically, the 2011 Unconference for Social Good), which was held on the third level of the building. With that in mind, I'll review the third level as a public presentation space, although full disclaimer: That space isn't yet available for the public to book, as the library is currently pilot testing the area to be used as such a space as of this writing (the library had recently acquired the room from a dance company and are currently trying to figure out how best to use the space).
The room can comfortably fit 150 people, and I was told that it recently had hosted a wedding.
The acoustics of the main room is phenomenal. Voices carry very well, and no sound system is needed to project a voice. It is the ideal space for presentations, even with 150 seated people.
The third level also holds a couple of conference rooms, as well as some basic office space. The conference rooms work well for break out groups
as they offer plenty of seating but at the same time, are intimate enough to allow you to collaborate closely with people.
Even thought the space is relatively new for the library, it would make a great public space for presentations, seminars, and other similar sessions, and I hope the Public Library leans in that direction once they're done with their pilot. If you ever have to attend an event in this space in the future, rest assured that it's a great venue.
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Review from Ali Z.
11/16/2010 14 Check-ins Here
CPL Memorial Park is a great small library housed in a classic building adjacent to the newly redeveloped Memorial Park. The in-branch selection is limited by floor space however you can order anything via the CPL's inter-branch service which is quick & free to library card holders.
The librarians are very helpful in answering questions & locating items. After a few visits they began to recognise my name on holds (sadly I don't get the "NORM!" treatment - a library being a quiet place may have something to do with that) and suggested other books & musicians I may be interested in.
The new Memorial Park is beautiful with dancing water fountains, greenery, plenty of benches, Boxwood Cafe & the eternal flame commemorating Canadian veterans. Both the park and front steps to the library are used as backdrops in wedding photography so let me apologise to anyone in whose wedding photos there's a man trying to sneak by in the distance, could have been worse, could have been me waving "hi" in the background. -
Review from dinah g.
Calgary, AB
11/4/2009
This Calgary Public Library has an extremely accessible location bordering both south and north train terminals downtown. A nice local hang out for anyone wanting to get out of the cold.
Wi-Fi access as well as online access is available for its members. It is a 12 dollar membership fee for the whole year for adults and 9 dollars for seniors. Young adults can pay 6 dollars and children get their memberships for free.
It has a great magazine collection, which is updated regularly and organised by year, month and title, occasionally I will take advantage of the DVD and VHS collection there. It has a nice selection of classics, anthropological and travel films.
Staff there is very friendly and try as much as possible to help their patrons locate whatever they need. I was looking for internet access, a certain program that I couldn't retrieve there, and the librarian came back with a map of the 5 nearest locations that had free internet access.
The nice thing is you can borrow your books and take them across the street to the plaza and sit down for a lovely peaceful read in the park.
