Brooks Public Library

The Brooks Public Library is a public library located in Brooks, Alberta, Canada and is a part of the Shortgrass Library System and The Alberta Library (TAL). Established in 1951, the library serves residents of the City of Brooks and the County of Newell. In 2010, the library was awarded the Government of Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Library Service. OverviewServicesThe Brooks Public Library has many programs and services available to the community, including early literacy programs, access to photocopying, laminating, and videoconferencing equipment. Computers with free internet access are available to the public at no cost. Borrowing privileges may be purchased at the library for a fee of $5. 00 for a three-month temporary membership, $10. 00 a year for an adult membership (18 years and older). Borrowing privileges for children ages 17 years and under are free. Applicants wishing to purchase a borrower membership must provide a piece of photo identification and proof of residency in order to qualify for the privilege. The library also provides access to its collection online. In addition to searching the catalogue, the Brooks Public Library website allows users to place a hold on items within the Shortgrass Library System. Hours of operationMonday: 9: 30am - 5pmTuesday: 9: 30am - 8pmWednesday: 9: 30am - 8pmThursday: 9: 30am - 8pmFriday: 9: 30am - 5pmSaturday: 9: 30am - 5pmSunday: 1pm - 5pm (unless otherwise posted)

The Brooks Public Library is a public library located in Brooks, Alberta, Canada and is a part of the Shortgrass Library System and The Alberta Library (TAL). Established in 1951, the library serves residents of the City of Brooks and the County of Newell. In 2010, the library was awarded the Government of Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Library Service. OverviewServicesThe Brooks Public Library has many programs and services available to the community, including early literacy programs, access to photocopying, laminating, and videoconferencing equipment. Computers with free internet access are available to the public at no cost. Borrowing privileges may be purchased at the library for a fee of $5. 00 for a three-month temporary membership, $10. 00 a year for an adult membership (18 years and older). Borrowing privileges for children ages 17 years and under are free. Applicants wishing to purchase a borrower membership must provide a piece of photo identification and proof of residency in order to qualify for the privilege. The library also provides access to its collection online. In addition to searching the catalogue, the Brooks Public Library website allows users to place a hold on items within the Shortgrass Library System. Hours of operationMonday: 9: 30am - 5pmTuesday: 9: 30am - 8pmWednesday: 9: 30am - 8pmThursday: 9: 30am - 8pmFriday: 9: 30am - 5pmSaturday: 9: 30am - 5pmSunday: 1pm - 5pm (unless otherwise posted)