Fort Garry Library
Detalles
- Tipo
- Library
- Sitio web
- http://wpl.winnipeg.ca/library/contact/branches/fortgarry.asp
- Descripción:
- History & Location
The original Fort Garry Public Library first opened in September of 1956 in a 12' by 24' room in the municipal hall of the former Rural Municipality of Fort Garry. The current library on Pembina was built in 1960. Thanks to a bequest from the estate of Dr.A.W.Hogg, a sunken addition with a mezzanine as well as a children's area was added in 1967, increasing the branch's total area to 8,000 square feet. Fort Garry Library is located on the east side of Pembina Highway next to the District 6 Police Station. Fort Garry Library is considered an excellent example of Modernist architecture, characterized by its flat roof, cubic shape and open flowing floor plan.
Collections & Circulation
Fort Garry Library has a well developed collection of Adult, Young Adult and Children's books and magazines. Music cassettes and CD's, books on tape and CD, Express Bestsellers, large print books and Adult and Children's DVDs and videocassettes are also available at the branch. The reference collection includes newspaper and magazine clippings, pamphlets and government documents. Fort Garry Library circulates close to 270,000 items per year.
Facility Features
Fort Garry Library provides study tables in three locations: in the main floor reference area, in the children's service area and on the mezzanine level. At this time the main floor only is wheelchair accessible. A separate program room is used for children's programming as well as class visits and tours. A book chute is located just to the left of the front entrance for after hours returns.
Services
Library customers can receive information and reader's advisory service, either in-person or by telephone during library hours: Adult Services 986-4918, Children's Services 986-4919.
Library Staff welcome bookings by school groups, day care centres, nursery schools, etc., to visit and tour the Fort Garry branch.Story time, orientation to library membership and book borrowing can all be arranged with advance notice.
Internet access, including printing service, is available for adults and children by in-person sign-up only. At selected workstations, customers may view CD-ROMS, online databases (magazines, health information) and other electronic resources.
Programs
Fort Garry Library conducts many programs for children and adults throughout the year. Please call 986-4918 or visit our program page for more information. - Añadido Por
- scott.potter
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- Identificador de lugar
- 22953
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