What is being built behind the plywood on the 4th Floor?
The Canvas is DPPL's new creative space, including studio and instructional space, a digital media lab, and additional study rooms. It is currently under construction on the 4th Floor.
ARCHITECT’S RENDERING: A bird’s-eye view of the future Canvas space, looking northwest.
What will patrons be able to do in the Canvas?
In The Canvas, library cardholders will be able to reserve and use a wide variety of sewing and quilting machines, printers, Cricut machines, laser cutters, heat presses, and other hobby and creative arts equipment.
A full schedule of classes, workshops, and drop-in sessions will be offered in the space for all ages.
When will The Canvas open?
We anticipate that the space will open in early 2025.
How did The Canvas project get started?
This project is funded by a restricted donation in memory of long-time and much beloved reference librarian Steven Giese, who passed away in the spring of 2022.
Troop Contracting cleared the space, framed the interior walls of each of the different areas, and began installing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment.
Once the MEP equipment is installed and inspected, it’s time to drywall. Stay tuned for monthly updates!
In the meantime, enjoy these Architect's Renderings, Before and Afters:
VIEWS OF EXTERIOR
ARCHITECT’S RENDERING: The Canvas exterior, looking northwest on DPPL’s 4th floor.
BEFORE: The future Canvas area, looking northwest.
NOW: The Canvas exterior, northwest view, August 2024.
VIEWS WEST
ARCHITECT’S RENDERING: The Canvas, looking west.
BEFORE: The future Canvas area, looking west.
NOW: The Canvas, looking west, Augutst 2024.
VIEWS EAST
ARCHITECT’S RENDERING: The Canvas, looking east.
BEFORE: The future Canvas area, looking east.
NOW: The Canvas, looking east, August 2024.
VIEWS NORTH
BEFORE: The future Canvas area, looking south (along the west side of the atrium).
NOW: View of the framing of the staff space, media lab and two new study rooms in The Canvas, looking south (along the west side of the atrium), August 2024.
We will be back at the end of September with more updates!
