WESTERN COUNTIES REGIONAL LIBRARY CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION
Registered Name: WESTERN COUNTIES REGIONAL LIBRARY CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION
Business No: 119293181RR0001
This organization is designated by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a registered charity. They comply with the CRA's requirements and has been issued a charitable registration number.
An integral part of the communities of Southwestern Nova Scotia, the library is an essential public service.
Our Mission
As an integral part of the communities of Southwestern Nova Scotia, the library is an essential public service. It will provide effective information service that is respectful, innovative, and accessible to everyone. The Library will encompass the traditions of public libraries while embracing the changing technologies of our world.
About WESTERN COUNTIES REGIONAL LIBRARY CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION
Western Counties Regional Library is a regional public library with 10 branches serving the counties of Digby, Shelburne and Yarmouth in southwestern Nova Scotia. Established in June 1969, the library has its headquarters at 405 Main Street in the Town of Yarmouth, the largest population centre of the three counties.
Western Counties Regional Library began with five staff in 1969 and has grown to 60 full- and part-time employees. Over the years, services were added such as bookmobiles (which were replaced by Library Express), visits to hospitals, seniors residences and schools and Library Express.
All of the library branches offer free computer and wireless Internet access.