If you’ve got a secret tag you’ve been yearning to share, take your talent to the Stanley A. Milner Library in downtown Edmonton on Dec. 17.
The date marks the beginning of the end of an era, as the beloved 50-year-old structure closes completely for an extensive renovation Dec. 31, reopening in 2020 with a fresh face. To send the building off in street-style, local artists and wannabe artists are invited to grab paint pens and Sharpies and scrawl on the library’s main area interior walls, which are coming down during the revitalization project.
The library moves its headquarters into the former children’s library space on Dec. 12 with limited services until the end of December, when the branch closes for renovation. A temporary space for books and other library services will open downtown at Enterprise Square (10212 Jasper Ave.) on Jan. 3. The entire collection is still available online and will be redistributed through other branches within the system.
Graffiti is just part of the fun from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 17. There are also lots of free and family-friendly activities to enjoy, including games and a colouring wall. Graffiti supplies will be provided for participants, and old clothes are recommended. For more details, go to the Edmonton Public Library website.
