Minneapolis' New Central Library design is beginning to take shape. The current stage of planning--called design development--focuses on users' experiences in the building. During this phase, the architects need public input to ensure that the spaces will be inspiring, inviting, and functional.

You're invited to participate in a "user group" workshop that matches your interest. You'll meet with architects and staff to explore specific uses of the building, to discuss room character, and to provide suggestions, ideas,
and feedback on design details and features.

The 90-minute workshops will take place at Central Library Marquette, 4th floor Board Room, 250 Marquette Ave., Minneapolis. They are listed below, by topic (some workshops are offered twice).

For more information, call 612-630-6000 or go to www.mplib.org.

ADA/People with disabilities - Wednesday, Dec 11, 5:00 pm
Arts/Music community - Thursday, Nov 14, 5:00 pm
Business community - Wednesday, Nov 13, 8:00 am
Business community - Tuesday, Dec 3, Noon
Children/Families - Saturday, Nov 16, 10:00 am
Children/Families - Tuesday, Dec 3, 10:00 am
Downtown residents - Saturday, Dec 7, 10:00 am
Educators/Literacy/Lifelong Learning - Saturday, Dec 14, 10:00 am
Homeless/social services - Tuesday, Nov 19, Noon
New Immigrants/ELL: Hmong - Saturday, Nov 23, Noon
New Immigrants/ELL: Somali - Saturday, Nov 23, 2:00 pm
New Immigrants/ELL: Spanish - Saturday, Nov 23, 10:00 am
Older adults - Saturday, Nov 16, Noon
Older adults - Friday, Nov 22, 11:30 am
Planetarium - Saturday, Nov 16, 2:00 pm
Researchers/special collections users - Thursday, Nov 21, 5:00 pm
Researchers/special collections users - Tuesday, Dec 10, Noon
Technology-driven users - Thursday, Nov 21, Noon
Technology-driven users - Tuesday, Dec 3, 5:00 pm
Teens (ages 12-18) - Friday, Nov 22, 5:00 pm
Teens (ages 12-18) - Saturday, Dec 7, Noon

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