The University of Winnipeg

Future ready

Your library. Your space.

Whether you need quiet space to study or a well-equipped breakout room to connect your devices and collaborate on group projects, the library is an important hub on campus. Our redesigned space includes more efficient energy use, more seating, more space for workshops and cultural collections, and more access to all floors and mezzanines.

library exterior

Creating space

Inclusive experience. Digital transformation.

Constructed in 1972, Centennial Hall has served the UWinnipeg community for almost 50 years. In that time, the building has aged, the student population has quadrupled, and the digital age has significantly changed the way we study, research, and learn. Working with Indigenous Design Lead and Senior Architect Ryan Gorrie of Brook McIlroy Inc, the library is being redesigned to create an inclusive, accessible space for future generations of students.

We are extremely grateful to University of Winnipeg students, whose support of this project ensures the next generation of students has a modern space for studying and collaboration, a space that can adapt to technological advances, a space created with the environment in mind, and a space designed for inclusiveness and cultural preservation. Take a Virtual Tour to learn more.

16 universal and gender-neutral washrooms
1400 seats for group and individual study
13300 square feet of additional space

Making space

We are redesigning the library to meet your needs

Indigenous design

As you step into the redesigned library, you will be welcomed by wayfinding tools that incorporate natural elements and weave Indigenous ways of knowing throughout the space. 

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Digital transformation

Access the information you need, where you need it, when you need it in modern spaces equipped with more electrical outlets, sound-proof multimedia rooms, and dedicated spaces for data, copyright, and open-access services.

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Environmental sustainability

With lots of natural light, heating, cooling and electrical upgrades, the redesigned library is an energy-efficient, sustainable space; a central hub of knowledge for future generations.

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Inclusive space

Easily access the library services you need with our ground-level entrance, connected mezzanines, accessible, gender-neutral bathrooms, wide aisles, and user-centred wayfinding tools.

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Cultural preservation

Connect to history and culture as you explore the UWinnipeg Archives and Gallery 1C03's dedicated space for special collections, displays, and workshops.

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Research and study

A central hub on campus, the redesigned library is a quiet, inspiring space where you have access to the research support, scholarly communications, and media production tools you need.

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Look around the new library!

Take a virtual tour!

See inside

Tour the future library

Connect to all levels of the library
Be inspired by innovative design
Explore our collections
Enjoy comfortable, accessible seating
Enjoy more green space
Make cultural connections
Find what you need, when you need it

Connect to all levels of the library

Travel from the main floor elevator to our interconnected mezzanines for easy access to all library services.

Be inspired by innovative design

Whether you travel by spiral staircase or elevator, you'll find diverse research, collaboration, and learning spaces on every floor.

Explore our collections

Lower shelf heights, wider aisles and expanded elevator access throughout the library increase browsability.

Enjoy comfortable, accessible seating

Whether you need space to read, study, or collaborate, we are increasing our seating area to make room for over 1,400 learners.

Enjoy more green space

With lots of natural light, heating, cooling and electrical upgrades, the redesigned library is an energy-efficient, sustainable space.

Make cultural connections

Take time to reflect and learn in our rooftop indoor/outdoor teaching space and gathering lodge.

Find what you need, when you need it

Enjoy a wider range of study hours and service availability, as well as spaces for instruction, presentation, and digital media production.

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