Super Library

Just reading a news article on the BBC about Canada Water Library. No, its not a library in Canada about water. Its quite the opposite, its the latest library that has open in South London in the U.K.. When cities, and governments are looking to save money, London has done the opposite. The features of the new library (besides the usual collection of 40,000 books, CD's, & films), is the library's has ability to house theater performances, meetings, and evening courses. The other unique feature about the library is its construction on a small parcel of land. The building is like an upside mini pyramid.

The library is offering more than books to borrow. It is offering a variety services to the general public, who would have thought of hosting a theater performance in a library? But the library and the city council listened to their community. The city and the library board listened to the needs of community. with over 6,000 users the pubic would have rather have reduce hours, and have libraries staff by volunteers as oppose to shutting down the library altogether. To date not many governments in North America are listening to the views of people, however this library is hoping to be model to the rest of the community.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-15912616