An Exchange of Words: A Community Book Exchange

Kari Woo

The public artwork for the latest incarnation of this historic building aims to honour the legacy of this former library and the late `answer lady' Georgina Thomson who worked here for many years.

About this work

Kari Woo developed her public art project to purposefully bridge the former use of the site with its new purpose as a neighbourhood services office. Working alongside the local community and the family and friends of the late Georgina Thomson, she encouraged the exploration of the piece and its use in the new context to develop two installations that celebrate the site's past and present. The interior installation features a collection of collages, inspired by items collected during a workshop, which invited Calgarians to tell the story of the building and the woman it was named after.

Details

Title: An Exchange of Words: A Community Book Exchange
Type: Installation
Creator: Kari Woo(Artist)
Interest holder: City of Calgary Public Art Collection(Owner)

Location & access

Georgina Thomson Offices

772 Northmount Drive NW

Calgary, Alberta, CA T2L 0A2

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Interior of building

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Last updated March 20, 2026