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After many months of hard work by many volunteers in our community, the first library opened its doors on September 27, 1993. This building was an old 10x8x45 ft supply building from the defunct Sea Cadet camp at Hnausa which was purchased by Jim Pearn and Russ Bowdery for $2000.00 and was moved 95 miles for a cost of about $700.00 to its new location beside Phoenix School.Russ Bowdery, founding director and his crew of volunteers then had their work cut out for them. Bowdery was about to see his dream come true with the help of Herb Britton providing hammer and paintbrush, Wes Wiebe installing electrical wiring, Al Gerbrandt building steps and ramp, Tom Byrnes with his bobcat to move gravel and Gary Glavin with many other volunteers moving ties and looking after the many finishing details. Ties were donated by Tom Scoular and the carpet by Pat Fossay and Don Fleming.

The Winnipeg Library Foundation, Inc. was established by the Winnipeg Public Library Board in 1996 to develop public support and manage fund raising on behalf of the Winnipeg Public Library. It is an independent philanthropic organization working to cultivate support and raise funds for innovative, major projects of the Winnipeg Public Library.The Winnipeg Library Foundation, Inc. is committed to supporting the library through partnerships with corporations, other foundations and individuals. Private financial support from the community enhances library programs and services beyond public resources.The Winnipeg Library Foundation's most recent initiatives have included the capital campaign to raise $21 million for the renovation and expansion of the Millennium Library, which was completed in 2006. Since then, the Foundation has engaged the ongoing support of donors to continue to fill the shelves of the Winnipeg Public Library's central branch with a variety of materials and media. The Foundation has also embarked on a fundraising campaign for Millennium Library Park.The Winnipeg Library Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors.Board MembersMs Karen Keppler, Past ChairMr.