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The 100 Magazine CoverThe 100: Celebrating the LibraryWelcome to cpl100.ca, our special Centennial website. We invite you and all Calgarians to be part of the celebrations taking place throughout 2012, to learn about our history, find out about the celebratory events and engaging programs we’ve planned for this special year and, most importantly, be part of the exciting future of the Calgary Public Library as it begins a new century of service.

In anticipation of our next century of service, we have launched The 100, our Centennial Magazine. We invite each one of you to join in our celebrations outlined in the magazine and encourage your families and friends to do the same. We are grateful for the incredible support we have received for our Centennial and thank all Calgarians for their contribution to their Library.

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Alexander Calhoun Library

Posted Friday, February 10, 2012 01:09 PM - 0 Comment(s)

What do the concrete reliefs at the Stampede Corral and the engraved brick mural at the Alexander Calhoun branch library have in common?

Both art pieces were commissioned by noted prairie artist Luke Lindoe. At the branch’s opening in 1954 Alexander Calhoun, the remarkable Renaissance man himself and first director of Calgary Public Library in 1911, was in attendance. He was extremely proud of the branch and greatly admired the mural, as we still do today.

Old and new have come together over the years in many ways. Long term residents and new young families in this beautiful part of the city are devoted to this branch’s excellent programming and friendly atmosphere.

Check out more historical pictures of this well loved branch in the Calgary Public Library Archives.

Alexander Calhoun Library 1979

Alexander Calhoun Library 1979

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