Kerrobert Library is celebrating its 100th anniversary

By Joan Janzen

This year the Kerrobert Library is celebrating its 100th anniversary. As they celebrate a century of stories, community and reading, the library is conducting a 100 Book Challenge.

For every ten books read, children can enter a draw, and gain bonus entries for reading 100 books for a chance to win a special prize. Adults can join in the competition by gaining one entry for every book read and five entries for reading 100 books. The grand prize draw and celebration will be held on September 16.

Mrs. Jean King was the librarian at the Kerrobert Library for many years. PHOTO COURTESY ECHOES FROM THE TOWER

As Kerrobert Wheatland Library celebrates its 100th anniversary, children continue reading stories from books borrowed at their local library. Charlie is pictured listening to stories read by his little human friends. PHOTO SUBMITTED

Kerrobert's library was formed back in 1926 by Isabel Atkinson, a member of the IODE (Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire), who began by collecting books. According to Kerrobert's history book, during the 1930s and 1940s Lottie Culham and Marjory Snell served as librarians, receiving $4 a month. Library membership cost 50 cents a year, and Mrs. Jean King assumed the role of librarian for many years.

In 1967 the library joined the Wheatland libraries, and was stationed at various locations throughout the years. By 1998 fees for borrowing books were waived in lieu of having a library card.

Today both adults and children enjoy borrowing books from the Kerrobert Wheatland Library and participating in the many activities they have to offer. Their 100th anniversary will be celebrated at an anniversary party on September 16.