Minitonas Library
The
Minitonas Library opened in town in approximately 1984. On February
6, 2006 the Minitonas Library moved its services to the newly
renovated bank building providing a beautiful and historical place
to house its collection. This fully wheelchair accessible facility
is perfect for those young or old to enjoy what reading has to
offer.
From 2004 – 2008 a library committee existed with 13 members who diligently raised the funds needed to renovate the new library building and purchase the furnishings within.
The library provides many services to its members:
~Assorted DVD, paperback, large print, children’s and picture books
~Circulation of 7400 books in 2009 and growing
~Ability to order books in that are not in stock in library
During the months of July and August the Library offers a weekly story time each Wednesday at 2:00 pm. They also run a “most books read” program from November to March for children to promote literacy in youth.
The Library also offers 2 computers that are available for use by any of the library members. These computers feature high speed internet access and usage is free of charge. Print services are
available
at the cost of $0.15 per page.
Minitonas Library is part of the Parkland Regional Library, the largest library system in the province, which serves 36 cities, towns, villages and rural municipalities with a combined population of 36,919. Parkland operates 20 branches, a bookmobile serving 28 communities, and a book-by-mail service. For more information visit the Parkland Regional Library website.
The
Minitonas Library opened in town in approximately 1984. On February
6, 2006 the Minitonas Library moved its services to the newly
renovated bank building providing a beautiful and historical place
to house its collection. This fully wheelchair accessible facility
is perfect for those young or old to enjoy what reading has to
offer.From 2004 – 2008 a library committee existed with 13 members who diligently raised the funds needed to renovate the new library building and purchase the furnishings within.
The library provides many services to its members:
~Assorted DVD, paperback, large print, children’s and picture books
~Circulation of 7400 books in 2009 and growing
~Ability to order books in that are not in stock in library
During the months of July and August the Library offers a weekly story time each Wednesday at 2:00 pm. They also run a “most books read” program from November to March for children to promote literacy in youth.
The Library also offers 2 computers that are available for use by any of the library members. These computers feature high speed internet access and usage is free of charge. Print services are
available
at the cost of $0.15 per page. Minitonas Library is part of the Parkland Regional Library, the largest library system in the province, which serves 36 cities, towns, villages and rural municipalities with a combined population of 36,919. Parkland operates 20 branches, a bookmobile serving 28 communities, and a book-by-mail service. For more information visit the Parkland Regional Library website.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday
Closed
Friday
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed
Contact:
The Minitonas Library
307 Main Street
Box 496
Minitonas, MB R0L 1G0
Phone: (204) 525-3002
Email: minitons@mymts.net
