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Airdrie Library and Multi-Purpose Facility will be innovative and meet the needs of a dynamic and growing community; it will be a destination for all and contribute to a healthy, connected community.
In the consultations with community members and organizations it was clear that Airdrie wanted space to come together. In response to this request APL designed several spaces that could be used as casual gatherings, community functions and meetings.
Community Spaces
In the consultations with community members and organizations it was clear that Airdrie wanted space to come together. In response to this request APL designed several spaces that could be used as casual gatherings, community functions and meetings.
The library collections will be divided into 4 main collection areas.
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Preschool
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School Aged
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Young Adult
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Adult
With all this space to fill, APL will be doubling the resource collections.
This means more:
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books
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video games
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early literacy kits
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learning backpacks
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DVDs
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magazines
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library of things
and more to come
Collections
“ I LOVE and NEED the library to successfully support my family and our needs.”
- Tracy
Programs
The new library building will greatly expand our ability to offer programing for all ages. With large multipurpose areas and more program rooms, we can welcome more participants and create new programs for our community.
“I like that it is a place to get books for my son and the preschool programs were wonderful to attend in the summer.”
Frequently Asked Questions
The City of Airdrie and Airdrie Public Library are very excited for the completion of this multi-use facility. It is a large project that has many moving parts. Everyone is working hard to have the project done by the fall of 2025.
The new library will be completed the fall of 2025
The new library site is a few blocks south of the current library. It is exciting to see the progress of the building from the street or even the Nose Creek walking path behind the construction site.
The new library address is 803 Main St. S Airdrie
The Airdrie Library and Multi-Use Facility will be home to Airdrie Public Library and the City of Airdrie and will be 73,000 sq. ft. This gives the community of Airdrie space for events, community building and growth in the future.
The square footage of the library space is 53,000 sq. ft.
It is a priority at APL to offer a space that is accessible. By breaking accessibility barriers patrons with disabilities are able to use the library to it's fullest potential. The building will have an elevator and space to navigate the building with mobility aides. There will be a washroom with an adult changing table.
The library will be Rick Hanson Foundation Accessibility Certified.
The current library has adapted and changed many times to keep up with the growing community. The current library struggles to meet the needs of the community. Our hope is that with the new library space, APL can match the community's growth.
The city of Airdrie is growing rapidly and the library needs more space to serve the community.
"The new library offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance our children’s programming, providing more room for creativity, learning, and fun for families.
However, for me it is all about connecting. The library is the heart of the community, and this new space will help families connect and build stronger community ties."
-Tanya, Children's Program Supervisor
"I am excited for all the stories that will fill that new building to the brim. And that includes but is not limited to the ones that are printed and bound and put on our shelves. Every family beginning their children's reading journey at one of our programs, every lifelong learner upgrading their skills and exploring new career opportunities, and everyone who comes to just hang out and socialize in one of our clubs is making the library a part of their story. I am excited and honored to get a front row seat for this next chapter in our community's story."
-Matthew, Library Assistant
"I am so excited to be a part of the new library & multi-use facility. I cannot wait for our library to have several meeting rooms, more than one makerspace, a community living room, a large children’s area, and artwork! My hope is that in the new facility we will work together with many other important organizations within our community to better serve our clients’ needs."
-Angela, Customer Service Coordinator
"I’m eager to meet new patrons who may be drawn to the library because of its size and design and for them to discover the value libraries bring to a community."
-Lisa, Library Assistant
