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Welcome to one of Blackfalds most hidden GEMS! In the lower level, of the Civic Cultural Centre (aka Town office), you will find us. A modern and cozy pit stop, for all your information, technology and community needs. We offer activities for the entire family which include all age groups, from babies to seniors. Our comfy lounge is a great place to sit and relax while you enjoy your visit.
We have everything you need from books & magazines to music & movies. Our Internet café is free to the public, offering WiFi connection. We are open Monday through Saturday; please check out our website for more information at www.blackfaldslibrary.ca or give us a call at 403-885-2343.
We hope to see you here!
Mission of the Blackfalds Public Library
Our Mission is to promote, develop and support library and information services and to make available to the public the best possible facilities and services for obtaining information and knowledge; To stimulate the search for new ideas and provide opportunity for acquaintance with the past and offer the pleasure to be found in books.
History of the Blackfalds Public Library
The Blackfalds Public Library was first located in a small building located on the school grounds. For a time after that the library was located in the basement of the old town office, under the water tower. When the new town office was built, they added a library that was approximately 600 sq. feet. In 1991 the library moved to third location on Main Street and once again we quickly out grew its 1800 sqft. In early 2006 the library united with the Town Office and Senior Centre into the wonderful Civic Cultural Centre. The library resides in the bright and spacious 6700 sq ft lower level where we see ourselves staying for a long time.
The Library is legislated by the Alberta Libraries Act as a non-profit organization. In September 1994, we received Notification of Registration from Revenue Canada as a registered charity. This provides us with the opportunity of receiving donations and, in return, providing the donor with a tax-deductible receipt.
Libraries in Alberta find themselves in a period of transition as the information age is upon us. The Blackfalds Public Library is a small rural library trying to stay current with the standards of today. This is a challenging job for both the Provincial and Municipal Governments and the Library Boards in our province and around the country.
Affiliations
Parkland Regional Library
Alberta Library
Town of Blackfalds
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Annual Membership Card Fees: |
| Family |
$20.00
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Three or more members
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| Adult |
$10.00 |
19 - 59 yrs of age |
| Senior |
$7.50 |
Over 60 yrs of age |
| Student |
$7.50 |
12 - 18 yrs of age (18 & up ID Required)
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| Child |
$5.00 |
Up to and including 11 years of age |
The Blackfalds Public Library uses the Alberta Library Card as our membership card. This means our patrons can borrow books from over 290 libraries around Alberta. |
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Monday and Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday and Stat Holiday's Closed |
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