Bowden Public Library officially opened on October 29, 1955, in a room of the local hotel (rented for $15/month). Many books were donated, and more were bought with fundraising and grant money. By the end of 1955 the library boasted 1500 volumes, and had to move to a larger space in the Walter Sick Building in 1957.
Parkland was the first regional library in Alberta, formed way back in 1959. More than 50 years later, Parkland Regional Library is a network of 50 public libraries across central Alberta, serving over 200,000 residents.VisionParkland Regional Library is a leader in assisting its member libraries to achieve excellence in service.MissionParkland Regional Library supports its members through cooperation, innovation, and service by: providing human and material support services as needed by the libraries, acting as a focus for leadership and library advocacy, being effectively and efficiently governed and financially sustainable.Service PrioritiesHeadquarters activities and initiatives are guided by our Strategic Plan. Parkland's goals are in the areas of: Training Advocacy and Marketing Technology Access to Resources Sustainability
Neutral Hills Learning And Community Connection Centreoffering Learning, Support And Referral Services.We Offer.English Language Learning And Canadian Life Skillsadult Literacyevergreen Parent Link (Run By Mcman)Community Connectionsbox 573 Consort, Ab T0C 1B0Tel. (1) 4035773011We Follow The Plrd Calendar The Neutral Hills Community Adult Learning Society Strives To Provide Quality, Current Lifelong Learning Opportunities To The People Of Veteran, Consort, Monitor, Kirriemuir, Altario, Compeer, And Surrounding Areas. Our New Offices, Complete With A Computer Lab, Allow Us To Offer A Variety Of Workshops, Seminars, Courses, Retreats And Gala Events.Neutral Hills Learning And Community Connection Centre.
Our library contributes to the well-being and health of our community by providing information, supporting literacy and bringing people together. Because of our participation in the Marigold Library System, our library is a single point of access to millions of movies, books, CDs, DVDs, events and more.
The Castor Public Library Was Begun In The Late 1940S And Run By Volunteers From The Community. It Outgrew Its Initial Location On Main Street And Was Moved Into Space Above The Community Hall In 1954. Steep Stairs And Cramped Quarters Brought About Another Move In 1979 At The Invitation Of The Castor Golden Circle Building Committee. After Many Volunteer Hours Spent Boxing And Labeling Books, The Physical Move Was Accomplished By The Grade 12 Physical Education Class From Gus Wetter School.