1970 to 1975
1970
On October 5, 1970, Mayor Ed Bonertz, signed Bylaw #21-70 of the Town of Valleyview, to establish a municipal library in the Town of Valleyview.
Location:
The first location for the Library was in the Town Office, which was located at 4802 – 50 Street. The population of the town was 1,849, with an estimated rural population of 1,400.
Hours of Service:
Wednesdays from Noon to 2 p.m.; 4 to 6 p.m.; 7 to 9 p.m.
Fridays from 4 to 6 p.m.
Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
July and August - Wednesdays from Noon to 6 p.m.
Library Board Trustees:
Chair, Edna Damphouse
Secretary, Lila Harback
No Treasurer listed
Marj Dufort
L. Lowe
E. Covendent
Ed Bonertz
George Choukalos
Mrs. Howarth
Miss Brown
Miss Cornill
Finances:
Operational funding/assets of 1,529.78
Expenses of 948.98
The library was operated completely by volunteers.
Projects: Story hour
1971
Location: In Town Office
Population served: 1,875 in town and 1,000 in surrounding area
Hours of service:
Wednesdays Noon to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m
Saturdays 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
July & August Wednesdays 2 to 5; 7 to 9 and Saturdays 3 to 5 p.m.
Library Board Trustees:
Chair, Suzanne Brown
Secretary, Pierrette A. Ross
No Treasurer listed
Mrs. J. Harrison
Mrs. Gayle Eichele
Mrs. Edith Lindman
Ronald De Hoan
Mrs. Elizabeth Covenden
Mrs. Marj. Dufort
Mrs. Lillian Lowe
Finances:
Operational funding/assets of 1,780.52
Expenses of 1,328.47
All volunteer
Funds received from Dept. of Municipal Affairs of $100 and the UCW for $5.
Collection:
Adult Fiction: 2,854 items
Non-Fiction: 667 items
Children: 1,549 items
Membership fees:
Adults $1.00
Teens $.50
Children $.25
Family $2.00
Projects: Story hour; Displays (Indian Crafts – Pottery – Painting)
Comments on Annual Report:
Board requested more library training/workshops from the government and requested visits from a qualified librarian to train volunteers. Noted that story hour was not successful due to difficulty finding volunteers. Displays brought in new members.
1972
Location: In Town Office, 4802 – 50 Street
Population served: 1,648 in town and 1,000 in surrounding area
Hours of Service:
Mondays, 3 to 5 p.m.
Wednesdays, Noon to 5 p.m.; 7 to 9 p.m.
Saturdays, 3 to 5 p.m.
July and August, Wednesdays, 2 to 4 p.m.; 7 to 9 p.m.
Library Board Trustees:
Chair, Ed Doroshenko
Secretary/Treasurer, Pierrette Ross
Lillian Lowe
Margaret Johner
Vera Lysiak
Dorothy Harrison
George Choukalos
Richard Gillespie
Wendy Jenson
Irene Dierkhising
Eileen Stephen
Finances:
Operational funding/assets of 1,707.43
Expenses of 1,479.74
Collection:
Adult Fiction – 2946
Non-Fiction – 683
Juvenile – 1,490
Circulation:
3,218 loans
Membership fees:
Adults $1.00
Teens $.50
Children $.25
Family $2.00
Comments from Annual Report:
Began using book cards/card file to keep up to date. Regular column in local newspaper with book reviews by local teachers and students and a list of new books arriving.
Circulation has increased enormously since last year. Note that last year circulation statistics were likely over-estimated as no records were kept. More interest from adults after inquiries indicated that a better variety of books, up to date selections, increased newspaper exposure and attractive surroundings could be the cause.
1973
No Annual Report available.
One set of minutes from Oct. 8, 1973, lists trustees: Mrs. Lowe; Sr. Johner; Mrs. Harrison; E. Doroshenko; Mrs. Sutton; Sabrina Rocheleau; V. Lysiak and guest, Karen Canton.
1974
No Annual Report available. One set of minutes dated May 14, 1974. Trustees present: Mr. Doroshenko; Mrs. Lowe; Sr. Johner; Mrs. Harrison; Mrs. Sutton; Mrs. Lysiak; and guest, Mrs. Meldrum.
The Board sent a letter to Horst Schmidt to enquire if the library could be re-located to the new provincial building to be constructed downtown.
1975
Location: In Town Office, 4802 – 50 Street
Population served: 1,800 in town and 1,000 in surrounding area
Hours of Service:
Mondays, 3 to 5 p.m.
Wednesdays, Noon to 5 p.m.; 7 to 9 p.m.
Saturdays, 3 to 5 p.m.
July and August, Wednesdays, 2 to 4 p.m.; 7 to 9 p.m.
Library Board Trustees:
Chair, Dorothy Harrison
Secretary, Linda Sutton
Treasurer, Vera Lysiak
George Choukalos
Sabrina Rocheleau
Kay Meldrum
Margaret Monkman
Terry Halina
Margaret Johner
Finances:
Operational funding/assets of 1,893.05
Expenses of $1,687.38
Collection:
Adult Fiction – 3,687
Non-Fiction – 950
Juvenile – 1,776
Circulation:
7,269 loans
Membership fees:
Adults $1.00
Teens $.50
Children $.25
Family $2.00
Projects:
New outdoor signs put up; membership letters were sent out which increased both memberships and circulation.
Comments from Annual Report:
Began participating in Alberta Inter-Library Loan system in 1974, bringing in 2 items from other public libraries and 3 items from university libraries.
Seating capacity for 8 people. A grant received from the Province for library improvement and was used to purchase new shelves, a desk, book cart, etc.
Library still operating with volunteer staff, so are currently not able to provide more services.