389_Olive-Clayton_Early-Library-Talk_2003.mp3

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12.02.2024

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Outline

The history and growth of a small island library.
• The Saltspring Public Library was established through community support and has since expanded twice, with a treasurer named Mary Hawkins who kept her hands on the money.

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As the government only gave money for books $350 I think if it was matched by the what the local library could raise itself and since it would cost a fair amount to keep the building heated so on, I guess I got up to $8,000. Net see, not staff who said that this happened situation was due entirely to public support from all parts of Salt Spring Island. The library is owned and operated by the people of the island, that is the registered members who pay a nominal $1 per year for the privilege of borrowing books from the library. They automatically become members of the Saltspring Public Library Association. students and children use the library facilities free of any charge. By now, John, our security had become the secretary uses sociation. But Mary Hawkins was still the treasurer. I think Mary kept her hands on the money. She was very happy to have. Man, she seemed to want men and she always is chairman. And but she had her hands on the money. So I think on that triumphant note, I will. And, and I'm sorry, I have to have told you all this at second. And I'm sure if anyone in the audience who was here, through those early years can offer any other details that would be most appreciated. I know Joan was and that he was here for some of them, probably several other people. And so it was Dorothy James. So anyway, I think as you all know, the library has expanded twice since then. And they're these two marvelous scrapbooks. Just leave on the table for a short time. If you want to come and look at the cam, they are also available in the library. You can't take them out, but you can go and look at them as referenced anytime you like. Thank you.