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 Magrath Public Library - 1997 - Magrath, Alberta Posted by:  T0SHEA
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Magrath Public Library is located at 6 North 1st Street West.
Waymark Code: WMXQ9F
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 02/12/2018
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The Magrath Public Library was completed in 1997, and has a interesting bell tower. It offers a large selection of fiction, non-fiction, e-books, a large children section as well as a selection of newspapers and other periodicals. They are one of 33 public libraries in the Chinook Arch Regional Library System.
THE GARDEN CITY
THIS PLAQUE COMMEMORATES ALL THOSE WHOSE
VISION AND DEDICATION LED TO THE COMPLETION OF THE
MAGRATH PUBLIC LIBRARY AND MUSEUM, 1997
The Hon Jack W. Ady,
M.L.A. Cardston Chief Mountain Constituency
LIBRARY BOARD
Ann Pilling, Chair, Cory Beres, Town Rep., Marie Stevenson
Betty Harris, Hazel Dudley, Wendy Harris, Betty Clifton
Rodney Bly, Town Administrator
Town Council Members and Staff
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FOUNDATON
Ann Fazilos, President, Grant Stevenson, President Museum Assoc.,
Hazel Dudley, Marie Stevenson, Betty Harris, Ann Pilling, Jolayne Robinson
BUILDNG COMMITTEE
Ann Pilling, Chair, Robin Chipman, Project Manager, Grant Stevenson,
Mayle Pilling, Cory Beres, Dan Critchfield, Betty Harris
William Hasegawa, Hasegawa Pond, Engineers / Architects
And to all those who gave their time, talents and financial assistance
“BY FAR THE MOST MOMENTOUS WONDERFUL, AND WORTHY THINGS
ARE WHAT WE CALL BOOKS.”
CARLYE
"The Magrath Public Library had its beginning in November 1937 when it was established by Town Council. It opened in February 1938 in the upstairs of the 1910 Town Hall with a collection of donated books. In the sixty years since its inception, it has developed a collection of approximately 20,000 items, including books, magazines, movies, and audio recordings.
In November 1996, the moved into its current, spacious facility. The move resulted in an increase in the number of patrons and in items circulated. Through Chinook Arch Regional Library System, Magrath patrons have access to nearly 900,000 items from 33 libraries in southwest Alberta.
The Library offers programs for all ages and interests, including Story Hour, Summer Reading Programs, cultural activities, wireless internet and public computers.
The Library Board and Friends of the Library appreciate the support from the members of the community and surrounding area."
Source: Magrath Public Library
Year built or dedicated as indicated on the structure or plaque: 1997
Website (if available): [Web Link]
Full Inscription (unless noted above): Not listed
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