The new library was designed by architect John Farrugia. Kelly Library, 1969 | Photo: St. Mike's Archives
In 2002 the Odette Learning Centre, a state-of-the-art electronic classroom opened on the second floor of the library. Kelly Library, 2009
Friendly and knowledgeable library staff answer thousands of questions each year. Kelly Library, 2009
Students have access to over ninety computer workstations. Kelly Library, 2009
The Kelly Library under construction, c 1968. Built out of reinforced concrete, the building is 102,500 square feet. | Photo: St. Mike's Archives
Due to the building's modular design, the space inside is extremely versatile and functional. Kelly Library, 1969 | Photo: St. Mike's Archives
Walls within the form are not weight-bearing but are anchored to the floor by a removable track. Kelly Library, 1970 | Photo: St. Mike's Archives
Each year over 400,000 people pass through the library doors. Kelly Library, 2009
Automatic typewriters were offered for rent at the rate of 10 cents per hour. Kelly Library Reading Room, 1969 | Photo: St. Mike's Archives
The Kelly Café is a great place to eat lunch and study at the same time (formerly the Kelly Library Reading Room). Kelly Library, 2009
St. Mike's students in the Kelly Cafe. A great place to meet up with friends. Kelly Library, 2009
Graduate students in the Kelly Cafe / Reading Room, 2008
Moving Day, 1969 | Photo: St. Mike's Archives
The Library maintains collections of the works of writers G.K. Chesterton, Emile Zola, Cardinal Henry Newman, and such modernists as Sheila Watson and Wyndham Lewis. Rare Book Room, 2009
Convenient computer workstations. Kelly Library, 2009
The bold design of the windows breaks up the monotony of the walls and the window overhangs prevent glare. Kelly Library, 1969 | Photo: St. Mike's Archives
Students enjoy a stroll outside of the library. Kelly Library, 2009
In the first five years of its life, use of the library more than quintupled.
Italian exhibit, c 1970 | Photo: St. Mike's Archives
“We shape our tools and afterwards our tools shape us.” St. Mike's student curates Marshall McLuhan exhibit. | Photo: St. Mike's Archives
Kelly Library Installation of McElcheran Sculpture, 1973. | Photo: St. Mike's Archives
The statue was first unveiled on 6 June 1973, but a few years later it was sent to Italy to be bronzed. McElcheran Sculpture, 1973. | Photo: St. Mike's Archives
Kelly Library McElcheran Sculpture, 2009. McElcheran deliberately included the faces of many contemporary and ancient scholars and teachers.
In the summer, students and faculty enjoy sitting in the plaza in front of the library. Kelly Library, 2009
The library has become a popular meeting place on campus. Kelly Library, 2009
