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  • A bright and airy space to enjoy an indoor day
  • Reference and resource floor - with computers and reading room
  • Spacious and inviting
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  • Winter evening at the Fernie Library
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  • Kids Programs

Welcome to the Fernie Heritage Library, a relaxing space to spend some leisure time.

OPEN:

Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 11 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 11 AM - 8 PM
Saturday: Noon - 4 PM
Closed Sunday & Monday
CLOSED DECEMBER 24 - JANUARY 2. 

About

Located in the original Post Office building, the Fernie Heritage Library is a monument to Fernie community spirit and was one of the only structures spared in the fire of 1908. About 90 years after its original construction, the Post Office building would undergo an extensive renovation and become the Fernie Heritage Library. Hundreds of thousands of dollars and uncounted hours of volunteer labour turned a worthy but tired city property into a legacy for future generations.

Programs and Resources - see link

Borrowing
Fernie Heritage Library carries a range of fiction and non-fiction books, along with magazines, CDs, audio cassettes, talking books, videos, and DVDs. A wide selection of both junior fiction & non-fiction is available for younger readers. You will also find in our Canadian Pacific Reference Room a range of items such as encylopædia's which must remain within the library.

Internet Use
We offer six computers on the upper floor of the library available to our patrons for research and internet usage.

Faxing
You may send & receive faxes at the Fernie Heritage Library. Charges apply.

PhotoCopying & printing
We offer both black & white and colour photocopying and printing services. Charges apply.

Programming:

The library offers regular storytime sessions, activities for kids and teens, social meetings for adults and special seasonal events including celebrations of indigenous heritage, festive occasions, 2SLGBTQ+ culture and literaracy. 

The Booked! series features some of Canada's best award-winning authors for hosted in-person Q&A sessions and readings, with live music, appetizers, drinks and book signings. These popular events occur 3-4 times per year between September and April. Admission is free but may require advance reservation as space is limited and attendance is usually at capacity. 

See calendar for event dates and details. 

 

  • Contact Information
  • 250-423-4458
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  • fernie.bc.libraries.coop/
  • 492 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0
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