US EditionCranbrook Public Library Celebrates 100 Years of Accessible Literature
- The Cranbrook Public Library in East Kootenay celebrated its 100th anniversary on July 4, 2025, marking a century of community service.
- The library opened on July 4, 1925, with 95 members and a small donated book collection, reflecting local commitment to free access to information.
- Over the years, the library expanded physically in the late 1950s and faced challenges like a 1939 censorship incident, yet grew to over 10,000 members today.
- Premier David Eby highlighted the vital role of libraries today, noting that in a time when false and misleading information is widespread, they support developing reading skills and the analytical abilities needed to distinguish truth from falsehood.
- The centenary highlights the library’s role as a place for learning, work, and personal freedom, suggesting its continued significance in supporting community literacy and engagement.
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Cranbrook Public Library celebrates 100 years of accessible literature
The Cranbrook Public Library turned 100 on July 4, garnering congratulatory greetings from the likes of Louise Penny, Ann Patchett and John Grisham. Even Simon Tolkien, a historical fiction writer and grandson of Lord of the Rings author J. R. R. Tolkien, sent a video offering well wishes.
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