Community interest in the library grew as children sometimes took books home for their parents to read. An interested teacher, Sharon Samcoe, first set up the library in 1973. Initially there was very little money allotted to libraries and most of our funds were raised through teas, bake sales and raffles. The public library grew and always shared space with a school. Initially, it was in the High School which was in Alder Flats at that time. In 1993, the school in Alder Flats became the Elemen...
Our library is operated by the Alder Flats Buck Lake Public Library Society who are governed by the County of Wetaskiwin Library Board. Please refer to the County of Wetaskiwin website to learn more about the library board. The following list is the current elected Library Society members: Jean Sargeant, Chair Person Carol Badger, Vice-Chair Person Marian Whitby, Secretary Rosemary Parker, Treasurer Directors: Bonnie Franz Pam Schellenberg Janet Stephens Members at Large: James Kurz
ME Libraries gives you access to free Alberta-wide public library borrowing! When you sign up online, you'll be able to visit libraries across the province and borrow materials--using your local library card! All materials are picked up at the owning library but you can return them to any ME library. ME Libraries only work with physical materials, so online resources and interlibrary loan services are not included. Who can sign up? Adults (18+) with a local library card in good standing and with...
