There has been a library in Manitowaning in the township of Assiginack since the late 1890?s. It was originally the result of interested citizens and solely dependent on volunteers and donations. The library has been in several prominent locations over the years, including in the Museum, and currently resides in the Municipal building at 25 Spragge Street, its home since 1983. The first paid library position began in the mid 1950?s and the first council-appointed board appeared in 1961. The library has experienced many changes over the past 100 years of both its early informal beginnings and its current official presence. Technology, general progress and improved communications have expanded the library?s vision and value within the community by providing access to a world of information, education, culture and recreation. These advances and achievements are the results of visionary board members, supportive councils, dedicated staff and were made possible by the increasing patronage of the citizens of this community.

Library Staff: Debbie Robinson-Chief Librarian/CEO
Joan Wood-relief staff, Jackie Bryant-Chair of " Friends of the Library"

Library Board: Carol Loveridge-Chair, Marilyn Moggy-Vice Chair, Viviane LaFraniere-Secretary,
Marie Butler-Member, Alison Greenhill-Member, Heather Pennie-Member, Catherine Bassett-Member, Brenda Reid- Council Representative

On-Going Goals of The Assiginack Public Library

  To comply with the current Public Library Act

  To stand as an educational, cultural, informational and recreational facility for the whole community

  To maintain a collection of various types of materials and services

  To ensure staff quality through workshops and evaluation

  To be a viable, vital and visible part and basic element of the community and the Island-wide resource network
                                      

               

Some Interesting Statistics about the Library

  Total Print Material in Collection.....13,543

  Population of the Township of Assiginack....931

  Total membership.....858

  Yearly Circulation of all Materials.....24,624

Library Collection and Services

 Non-fiction and Fiction titles for adults, teens and children

 Reference books, encyclopaedias, atlases, dictionaries, medical reference books

 Vertical files, periodicals, local newspapers, large print and talking books, a large selection of videos and DVDs

 Free WiFi and Internet access and assistance, word processing and printing

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