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Using the Library

Last Updated 2023/01/31

How To Sign up for a library card Search the Catalogue and Use My Account Borrow from other libraries Suggest a Purchase for our Collection Book a Meeting Room Download


Strategic Plan

Last Updated 2023/01/31

Our strategic plan outlines the direction of the Library over the next two years. This document was created by the Board and library staff . Vision Sharing a lifetime of


Job Opportunities

Last Updated 2023/11/14

The Library is a great place to work! Below is a list of the current job opportunities.


Staff

Last Updated 2023/10/05

From time to time we have some great jobs available. Service desk: 604-485-4796   Chief Librarian Rebecca Burbank   rburbank@prpl.ca Assistant Chief Librarian       Office Services Administrator Michelle


Board Meetings

Last Updated 2023/11/15

Meeting minutes are posted only after they are adopted by the Board at the following Board meeting. The minutes are posted online so that everyone can easily follow the discussions


Board Members

Last Updated 2023/09/11

Board meetings are held the second Monday of the Month at 4:00 pm in the First Credit Union Community Room at the Library, 100-6975 Alberni St. These times are subject


Patron Conduct

Last Updated 2023/02/06

Many people use the Library. It is a limited and confined space in which you need to be courteous and respectful of one another. Some people are offended by things


Computer & Internet Use

Last Updated 2023/10/30

Library Public Computers Policy The Library provides free public computers to access the internet, perform basic office tasks, use learning and literacy-enhancing software provided by the Library and to consult


Loan Periods & Fines

Last Updated 2023/07/06

NOTICE – January 11, 2021, the Library Board passed a motion regarding fines. The Library is no longer charging overdue fines for materials owned by the Powell River Public Library.


Photocopying & Scanning

Last Updated 2023/04/03

The Library has a photocopier/printer available to the public. Photocopies/Printing (Black & White, per side) $0.20 Photocopies/Printing (Colour, per side) $0.60 Scanning to email, computer or USB flash drive is