McBride Public Library Association

The McBride Public Library Association is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to providing library and information services to the residents of McBride, British Columbia, and the surrounding area. It operates as a registered charity with the business registration number 119035319RR0001.

History

The McBride Public Library Association was formed in 1949 by a group of local residents committed to establishing a village library to serve the community. Their efforts laid the foundation for what has become an essential public resource, offering access to books, digital media, and various educational programs over the decades[1].

Governance

The library association is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees elected from its membership at the Annual General Meeting. This board oversees the strategic direction and operations of the library, ensuring that it meets the needs of the community it serves[3].

Services and Facilities

The McBride Public Library provides a range of services including lending of books and media, internet access, community programming, and support for lifelong learning. It functions as a community hub for cultural and educational activities. The library is physically located on Main Street in McBride, British Columbia[1][5].

This article is based on publicly available information about the McBride Public Library Association's history, governance, and services.

[1] https://mcbride.bc.libraries.coop/library-information/history-of-the-library/ [2] https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/mcbride-public-library-association/ [3] https://mcbride.bc.libraries.coop/library-information/board-members/ [4] https://www.instagram.com/mcbridelibrary/ [5] https://www.mcbride.ca/discover-mcbride/community-services/library-museum