City Hall & Library
THE PERFECT MIX OF FUNCTIONALITY
City Hall, the Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL) Langley City branch, and the new Timms Community Centre come together seamlessly. From two convenient entry points – off Douglas Crescent and Fraser Highway – Langley residents will find everything they need by way of the new Timms Community Centre atrium. The atrium is a wide-open public concourse and social hub designed to bring people together comfortably – whether they are exercising, borrowing a book, or learning more about local recycling initiatives from City Hall staff.
CITY HALL The addition of Timms Community Centre changes how visitors access City Hall. Once inside the atrium area, the central reception desk is the first point of contact for all your municipal needs. Basic questions and services can be dealt with directly by our integrated team. For those looking to access the Finance department for detailed inquiries, the lower walkway to City Hall (closest to Douglas Crescent) will guide visitors to the finance service area. The upper walkway off the atrium allows visitors to meet with the Administration, Engineering and Development Services, and Economic Development departments of City Hall.
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City of Langley Mayor Ted Schaffer and Chief Administrative Officer Francis Cheung
The library’s book-sorting tool is called an octopus because of its automated ability to scan and sort books from multiple sections.
LIBRARY Just need to drop a book off and go? Make use of the new book drop next to the Timms Community Centre north entrance, off Fraser Highway. Or, come inside and take some time in the more than 13,000 square feet of the Fraser Valley Regional Library Langley City branch. Changes to the library that started in early 2015 were the first phase of seeing the new civic centre come together. “Libraries and community centres are a natural fit,” said Scott Hargrove, Chief Executive Officer of the Fraser Valley Regional Library. “They create a vibrant, healthy space for collaboration and partnerships between the Fraser Valley Regional Library and recreation, culture, and community services.” You’ll find the café at the entrance of the new walkway to the library. Look for a few more things to change in the library soon, to create an even better user experience. TIMMS Community Centre
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