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Salmo Valley Public Library

  • Mon Closed
  • Tue 10am – 6pm
  • Wed 10am – 6pm
  • Thu 10am – 6pm
  • Fri 10am – 4pm
  • Sat 10am – 2pm
  • Sun Closed

Due to Canada Post service disruptions, interlibrary loans have been suspended until further notice

Membership

Do you know what the Salmo Public Library can do for you, and what services it offers? No fear, a list is here!

  • Your membership at the Salmo Valley Public Library (SVPL) is FREE. Bring in a piece of ID and proof that you are a resident of Salmo or Area G. That’s all it takes. Not from the area? Ask at the front desk, and we’ll be able to “check you out”!
  • Your membership allows for Inter-Library Loans. If you can’t find it at our library, we will endeavour to obtain it for you from any of the other libraries throughout BC.
  • You can take out most books for three weeks. New books to the SVPL, also known as “Express Books”, magazines, and movies can be taken out for one week at a time.
  • A semi-mobile library service is provided to the Salmo Seniors Estates and Ymir on a bi-weekly basis.
  • In addition to the usual selection of adult fiction and non-fiction, young adult/junior fiction and non-fiction, graphic novels for all, children’s books, early reader books, board books, and adult and children’s magazines, there is a large Local History section at the SVPL, and a large selection of local authors scattered throughout.
  • DVDs, music CDs, and audiobooks are also available to check out.
  • The SVPL has a large digital collection available through their website. All you need is your library card, and you have access to our digital audiobooks, e-books, e-magazines, and independent movies.
  • On the website, you have access to placing interlibrary loans and holds on books, as well as being able to renew items you already have out.
  • SVPL has 2 Daisy Readers.
  • When possible, SVPL offers computer tutorials for those who are having problems. Give us a call.
  • Book a computer during business hours-there are four adult, two youth, and one child computer available. SVLP also has two iPads available.
  • Free 24/7 WIFI
  • Take advantage of one of the many additional activities provided by the SVPL
  • Summer Reading Club Friends of the Library Teas; Soup and Bun
  • On-going sales of gently used books, magazines, and movies.
  • Tax filing for simple tax returns
  • Check out the SVPL’s website, Facebook page, or flyers
  • STEAM programming kits for loan.
  • Food prep-collection for loan
  • Library of things (radon tester, C02 readers, Kobos, and more)
  • Need a meeting space? We might have the facilities that you’re looking for?
  • SVPL also offers printing, scanning, copying, and fax services, at a low cost.
  • and so much more!!