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Negotiations for a library in the town of Swan River started in 1958 under Mayor George Scalf and organizational committee was formed under Mayor Claude Hinchliffe. The first library in Swan River was opened on a temporary basis in August, 1965 in the Mathews Block with Mrs. Florence Johnston as the Librarian.The Women's Institute of Benito were active in getting a petition up and presenting it to the town council requesting a library in Benito. A library vote, held in 1964 favored the establishment of libraries in both Benito and Swan River. The Benito Branch first opened its doors on December 1, 1965 in the Sas Block with Mrs. Macooh as the Librarian. On January 4, 1966 Mrs. Vivian Hogg became the Librarian with Mrs. Mabel Cooke as the Assistant-Librarian.

The Women'S Institute Of Benito Was Active In Forming A Library In Benito. With The Results Of A Petition And A Presentation Made To The Village Council, A Library Vote Was Held In The Fall Of 1964. The Vote Was Carried In Favor Of Benito And Also Of Swan River To Establish A Regional Library Within The Two Communites. An Organizational Meeting Was Held In Swan River Town Office On March 22, 1965.

The Village of Binscarth is situated along the Yellowhead Highway (Hwy16), about 12km, from the Saskatchewan border. Gigantic spruce trees enhance this small village, located in the heart of an agriculture district. Two large terminal elevators are on the north and south side of town creating a picturesque view.

The Parkland Regional Library Service originated in 1970 as a library demonstration project funded and administered by the Province of Manitoba. The terms of reference for the experimental project were to test ways and means to provide efficient yet effective library service to rural Manitobans. In fulfilling its mandate the project brought library service, in one form or another, to virtually every community in the Parkland region.

Celebration 125Minnedosa is a dynamic community of 2500 located two hours west of Winnipeg at the intersection of Highway #10 & #16.Our beautiful valley and hills, the Little Saskatchewan River and Minnedosa Lake combine to make our community an oasis on the prairie. But Minnedosa is much more than just Manitoba's Most Beautiful Town.

Books may be returned in the book drops at each library. Virden has an exterior metal book return box. McAuley has a return box in their entryway. Elkhorn has a return slot at the front of their building.Please do not return videos/ dvds in Virden's outside book box. They can be damaged by the cold, or by heavy books falling on them. A/V material should be returned to the main desk during regular library hours.

The library was established in 1974 with the Official Opening taking place on November 2nd of that same year. It began on the second floor of the old brick school which also housed the museum. It soon became apparent that there was a need for easier access to the library and a new site would fit the bill. In 1983 as a centennial project a new library was built and found a permanent home on Main Street. Through the years there have been many changes, mostly in the field of technology, but the library's basic principle to provide the best service to our community remains the same.

Welcome to the Border Regional Library WebsiteBorder Regional Library is a regional public library serving the Town of Virden, the Village of Elkhorn, the R.M. of Wallace and the R.M. of Archie.Branches are located in Virden , Elkhorn and McAuley Learn more about Border Regional Library by clicking here .

Welcome to the Border Regional Library WebsiteBorder Regional Library is a regional public library serving the Town of Virden, the Village of Elkhorn, the R.M. of Wallace and the R.M. of Archie.Branches are located in Virden , Elkhorn and McAuley Learn more about Border Regional Library by clicking here .

Founded in 1959, The Southwestern Manitoba Regional Library provides public library services to the Town of Melita, and the rural municipalities of Arthur, Edward and one ward of the RM of Brenda (formerly the village of Napinka). The library is financial