About Us
Donations
Book donations are accepted at the Library with prior approval (please call 250-367-7114 and ask if we are accepting as storage space is limited) with the exception of text books, encyclopedias and Reader’s Digest condensed books. Cash donations, bequests, etc are accepted by the Friends of the Beaver Valley Public Library.
Volunteering Information
Volunteers are a vital part of the Beaver Valley Public Library; if you think you and your skills would be an asset to the Library please contact the Head Librarian for a Volunteer Application form. We’d love to discuss with you how we could put your skills to the best use for the Library.
Friends of the Library
Why Friends? The Friends group gives people an opportunity to give back to the Library in a meaningful way. Friends groups are an important part of the wave of change facing today’s libraries. Objectives: To help the Library provide wonderful library services, up to date equipment, children’s services and excellent facilities. To encourage and receive…
Photos of the Library
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History of the Library
The Library was originally formed by Teen Town in the fall of 1960, with books donated by the residents of the valley. It was located in a small room upstairs in the Fruitvale Memorial Hall with a collection of 800 books. A few years later Branch 196 of the Fruitvale Canadian Legion took over the…
Newsletters
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Staff
Head Librarian / Board Secretary: Marie Onyett Library Assistants: Sally Whitman: Cataloging Leah Seifrit Thompson: Inter Library Loans Carly Eggie: Children’s Programming Heather Buchanan: Sundays and Casual
Board Members
Board of Trustees: Mark Schmutz Chair Charles Pengelly Trustee Valerie Ganzert Trustee Jon Trusz Trustee Shannon Girardo Trustee
Contact Us
Phone 1.250.367.7114 Fax 1.250.367.7130 1847 1st St Box 429 Fruitvale BC V0G 1L0 Email us at bvpublic@telus.net or use our contact form. Our Hours Mon: 10am-7pm Tue: 10am-7pm Wed: 10am-7pm Thu: 10am-5pm Fri: 10am-5pm Sat: 10am-2pm Sun: Closed
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