GPRC Fairview Campus Heart of the Peace
Community of Choice in the Peace Country

Public Library

The Public Library offers a variety of services beyond the loan of books. An excellent place to do research of any kind, the library also allows public use of a photocopier and fax machine, as well as computers with internet access.

Telephone: (780) 835-2613
Check out the website and schedule at http://www.fairviewlibrary.ab.ca

Library Hours:

Monday CLOSED
Tuesday  9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesday 9:30 -am  5:30 pm
Thursday  9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Friday  9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday  10:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sunday  CLOSED

Our local public library is part of the Peace Library System, which can be reached here:
Website: http://www.fairviewlibrary.ab.ca


Annual Membership Fees

Adults $30.00
Family & Institutional $40.00
Students (Children) & Seniors $10.00

Programs

Contact the Library for currently running programs

LEGO Club – This drop-in program is for ages 5 and up. Every second Saturday from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Time for Tots – This program is for ages 3 to 5 years of age. Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. Please call the Library to register your child. Only 10 spots are available. Each session is 6 weeks long, September – May.
Rhyme Time on Momma’s Lap – This program is for ages 6 months to 2 years of age. Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. Please call the Library to register your child. Only 10 spots available. Each session is 6 weeks long, September – May.
Summer Reading Program – The library hosts an annual summer reading program for those starting kindergarten up to Grade 6 each summer for approximately 6 weeks.
Garden Club – The library now offers space for the garden club to meet and share green thumb ideas.  Join them 7:00 pm every second Thursday.
Book Club – The book club meets every second Monday of the month. 7:30 p.m. at the Library.
Makerspace Day – This group meets the second Thursday of every month. 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Library.

Services

  • Photocopying services
  • Faxing service (Both sending & receiving)
  • Printing service
  • Talking Books, CD’s, Playa-ways, DVD’s, videos, listening kits
  • Programming for Children
  • Downloadable audiobooks and e-books
  • Laminating service
  • Interlibrary loans
  • Reference services
  • Multilingual books
  • Online research tools
  • Fairview Post and Northern Review on microfilm
  • Computer/Internet services
  • Wireless internet
  • Magazines and newspapers
  • Programs for all ages
  • Ongoing sale of books
  • Exam proctoring (prior approval)
  • Senior’s outreach – Home delivery
  • On-site and online catalog access to www.tracpac.ab.ca