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Project Update

December 8, 2011

 

Domenic Trichilo, the project’s General Contractor from Maystar Construction, talks with Doug Gilmour, Facilities Planning Engineer from the Region of Waterloo, about the underground parking garage progress and next steps.  The garage portion of our library renovation project is a joint partnership between the Library, Region of Waterloo, City of Kitchener and Province of Ontario. (2:31)


Project Update

September 8, 2011

 

Domenic Trichilo, the project’s General Contractor from Maystar Construction, gives an update on the progress of the underground parking garage portion of our renovation and expansion project. (3:20)


Project Update

June 3, 2011

 

Domenic Trichilo, the project's General Contractor from Maystar Construction, gives an update on the progress to date and the next steps. (3:17)


Project Update

April 7, 2011

 

Dale Dyce, KPL’s Coordinator of Marketing, talks with Conestoga College Video Arts student Myles Cloutier about the current status of the Central Library construction work. (1:31)


Official Groundbreaking Ceremony

September 11, 2010

 

Hundreds of excited library uses and supporters were on hand to be part of KPL history as we broke ground on our Central Library project! (29:09)


KPL on Rogers' Daytime

July 7, 2010

 

Updated information about our renovation and expansion project with schematic designs of the new Central Library. (7:00)

 

(Video courtesy of Rogers TV, Cable 20.)


KPL on Rogers' Newsmakers

November 23, 2009

 

Learn more about our renovation and expansion project and hear what others have to say about the importance of the public library in our community. (24:46)

 

(Video courtesy of Rogers TV, Cable 20. Watch Newsmakers weeknights at 5:30, 6, 6:30 & 10 pm.)


KPL on Rogers' Talk Local

November 11, 2009

 

Learn more about the schematic designs for our renovated and expanded Central Library, underground parking complex, and proposed future urban square. (25:31)

 

(Video courtesy of Rogers TV, Cable 20.Watch Talk Local with Mike Farwell Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 9 pm.)


Public Open House: Architect Presentation

November 3, 2009

 

View the presentation on the design of our Central Library, underground parking complex, and the proposed future urban square; hosted by our project architects and partners. (48:05)


Dan Carli: Why I Volunteer at KPL

May 14, 2009

 

KPL volunteer and Library Board member, Dan shares his thoughts on the importance to our community of having a strong public library.  Currently, Dan Carli is the Chair of the Library Board. (0:57)


Caroline Pegg: Why I Volunteer at KPL

May 14, 2009

 

Avid reader and KPL Visiting Library & Grace Schmidt Room volunteer Caroline Pegg shares her thoughts on reading and the value of the public library. (0:36)


Kabil Rahaman: Why I Volunteer at KPL

May 14, 2009

 

Recent University of Waterloo graduate graduate and KPL Reading Buddies volunteer, Kabil shares why the public library is an important part of his life. (0:50)


Danya Goldsmith-Milne: Why I Volunteer at KPL

May 14, 2009

 

Teen volunteer and KPL Youth Advisory Council member, Danya shares her thoughts on the importance of volunteering at the library. (0:22)


Wayne Bucholtz: Why I Volunteer at KPL

May 14, 2009

 

Retired school principal, Waterloo Catholic District School Board Trustee and KPL Homework Help / Reading Buddies volunteer, Wayne shares how volunteering for the library has enriched his life. (1:36)


Press Conference and Public Forum

April 15, 2009

 

In April of 2009, the Kitchener Public Library Board extended an invitation to the community to attend a public information session to review options for a renovation and expansion process. (18:36)


A Walking Tour of KPL

March 2009

 

Radio and television personality Mike Farwell, a KPL Board Member, tours the Kitchener Public Library with CEO Sonia Lewis to explore the need for a renovation and expansion project. (18:52)


The Civic District: Imagine the Possibilities

September 2007

 

Local leaders and professionals in the arts & culture community share their vision for a revitalized Civic District. (4:25)

 

(A CAFKA.TV production of the Contemporary Art Forum Kitchener & Area. Used with permission.)