CALGARY – The Thorn-Hill Library has been renamed the Judith Umbach Library as part of it’s grand re-opening celebration.
Umbach made a seven-figure donation to the Calgary Public Library Foundation and chaired on the board for 8 years of her 12 year tenure.
“For many people this makes it possible to leave a legacy now,” Umbach said.
She now sits on the Board of Directors of the Calgary Library Foundation and chairs its Council of Champions.
Umbach was honoured Sunday at the official ribbon cutting and tour of the completely renovated library.
Paul McIntyre Royston, from the Calgary Public Library Foundation says Calgary and the library is part of Umbach’s DNA.
“She grew up in Calgary, spending her free time at the library. As an adult, Judith has taken up the foundations bold, audacious vision to transform Calgary Public Library into the best library in the world for Calgarians,” Royston said.
Mayor Naheed Nenshi and others from the community also attended the re-opening.
Some of the renovations done to the library include a more open interior, a new laptop loan program and a colourful, themed children’s area.
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