be operational, the fountain is illuminated in blue, green and purples hues. During the winter, when the water elements are not operational, the artwork is lit up with reds, oranges and yellows. Security issues Security issues at the Millennium Library have increased since 1989 and have been an increasing problem since. Numerous incidents involving aggressive visitors to the library, some involving weapons, open liquor have been documented by the Winnipeg Police Service and the head of the Winnipeg Public Library. In early 2019 the staff of the library felt that they needed to increase the level of security, to protect both the staff who provide assistance and for patrons who are there to study. Measures were taken, where weapons and liquor were held by a private security firm and could be collected after the library visitor had left. When the new security protocol came into effect on 28 February 2019, a group of university students had created an ad-hoc group, opposing the changes, saying it invades patrons' privacy. The library reported in early September 2019 that the new security measures had the intended effect of decreasing the numbers of aggressive patrons who bring in weapons and/or alcohol. However, it has also had the unintended effect of decreasing the numbers of legitimate patrons who are there to study. In February 2020, musician John K. Samson wrote and released "Millennium for All", a song supporting the activist campaign against the security restrictions. In December 2022, a man was fatally stabbed at the library, with the library being temporarily closed as a result. References External links Winnipeg Public Library – Millennium Library Winnipeg Library Foundation — Millennium Library Friends of the Winnipeg Public Library Buildings and structures in downtown Winnipeg Library buildings completed in 1977 Public libraries in Manitoba 1977 establishments in Manitoba Libraries established in 1977