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.
Shortgrass Library System provides quality library support services to member municipalities and partners.'The Shortgrass Library System is one of the Alberta Regional Library Systems. Shortgrass Library System is a service-oriented, non-profit organization and is registered as a charitable organization with the Canada Revenue Agency.Shortgrass Library System provides Integrated Library Services (ILS) and other technical services to regional public libraries as well as school-based libraries belonging to Medicine Hat School District No.76 and the Prairie Rose School Division #8.Shortgrass Library System activities and initiatives are guided by our Plan of Service. Visit the Membership Benefits page for a list of Shortgrass services.