Charles Library

a student labeling books in Paley Library
Library logistics: How staff will prepare to move more than a million books
Type: News Story
What does it take to move a library?
May 7, 2019
construction site of Charles Library, interior
10 construction projects happening at Temple this summer
Type: News Story
Upgrades and renovations are taking place across Main Campus as the university continues to grow and improve.
May 6, 2019
Charles Library under construction
A journey through photos: Charles Library rises
Type: News Story
A university photographer and professor of architecture joined forces to detail the creation of Temple University's new Charles Library on the heart of Main Campus. Follow the transformation two years in the making through their photo gallery. 
April 17, 2019
Construction of the skywalk
A dozen construction projects that are changing Temple—at home and abroad
Type: News Story
An overview of a dozen notable projects, some completed over the summer and others ongoing, that are revamping Temple’s campuses, both domestic and international.
August 23, 2018
Rendering of the Charles Library
In recognition of $10M gift, Temple’s new library to be named for Steve Charles
Type: News Story
Charles Library, to open next year, will carry the name of the trustee and philanthropist.
March 13, 2018
Construction workers standing together at the library site
Union workers unite to build Temple’s new library
Type: News Story
As the new library rises, construction workers have become familiar faces on campus. Meet six of the union members working on the project.
December 13, 2017
The robotic book retrieval and delivery system is lowered into the new library.
The robots have landed
Type: News Story
The robot systems at Temple’s future library will allow students to easily retrieve books in minutes.
October 18, 2017
A peek at the inside
Type: News Story
New renderings from Snøhetta reveal exciting spaces for collaboration, research, study and more inside Temple's new library.
September 8, 2016
The green roof on Temple’s future library.
New library receives state support for massive green roof
Type: News Story
The green roof is one of seven water-infrastructure projects supported by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).
May 3, 2016
The BookBot in action at a library at N.C. State University.
Book retrieval powered by robot in new library
Type: News Story
Plans for Temple’s new library include Bookbot, a state-of-the-art book retrieval system.
January 25, 2016
New library will redefine Temple campus and academic experiences
Type: News Story
With Visualize Temple—Temple University’s comprehensive campus plan—drawing closer to completion, anticipation is building for the plan’s centerpiece: a new, state-of-the-art library.
December 11, 2014

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