The old Whalley Library, a block east of the new one. My only real memory of this branch was that the bathrooms were lit entirely with ultraviolet lights.
The new Surrey Public Library as seen from the north. The "Central City" tower, also by Bing Thom, is seen in the background. The pit in front will eventually become the new Surrey City Hall.
The new Surrey Public Library as seen from the north. The "Central City" tower, also by Bing Thom, is seen in the background. Surrey Central SkyTrain station is visible at left. The pit in front will eventually become the new Surrey City Hall.
The north-facing "prow" of the new Surrey Public Library.
The streetscape outside Surrey Public Library. The "Central City" shopping mall and office tower, also designed by Bing Thom, is seen a block south.
Garbage cans are front and centre at the entrance to the new Surrey Public Library.
Some missing glass louvres at the southwest corner of the new Surrey Public Library.
The new Surrey Public Library as seen from the southwest.
The main atrium at the new Surrey Public Library.
Looking out the east side of the new Surrey Public Library towards the backside of the old Whalley Library.
Check-out desk at the new Surrey Public Library.
I think this is supposed to be the main entrance -- eventually -- to the new Surrey Public Library, once the new City Hall complex is completed to the north.
A first-floor reading lounge in the northwest corner of the building.
A solitary chair sits in the "prow," the pointed northwest corner of the new Surrey Public Library. I call it the "captain's chair."
Detail above the check-out desk.
Atrium of the new Surrey Public Library.
For everyone who's ever wanted to meditate in a glorified phone booth.
The mothership will be coming back for its missing furniture shortly.
