 The Bette Winner Public Library is located in the heart of the Gillam Recreation Centre and is open to all residents of the community and visitors alike. The objective of the Bette Winner Public Library is to select, organize and to have available a variety of material which will aid in the pursuit of education, information, research, recreation and in creative use of leisure time. The goal of the library is the maximum use of its collection by the greatest number of people.
The library has available to borrow: current books, magazines, audio books and the latest videos and DVDs. Through the inter-library loan program, the library staff can request from other libraries books or publications that our library does not have in stock. There are also 4 public access computers for patrons to access the internet, this service is available free of charge during regular hours of operation. They are also certified to proctor exams.
The library provides various services to the community for a small fee. These services include: T.V./VCR rentals, photocopying, laminating, faxing and special book orders. Other miscellaneous items available for purchase are: book bags, used books, magazines, and Gillam prints. The Better Winner Public Library Board of Directors and staff host various Special Events throughout the year. The Christmas Bazaar is always a much anticipated event by one and all. Story time for children of pre-school age is another program, which introduces the children to the library and a small craft.
 Membership is available free of charge to all residents of Gillam and Fox Lake. A non-resident may join at a cost of $25.00 (A refundable amount of $15.00 will be given upon the return of all borrowed items.) Children must have parental consent to obtain a membership.
Contact Information:
Bette Winner Public Library
Box 400
Gillam, MB
R0B 0L0
Phone: (204) 652-2617
E-mail: bwinner@gillamnet.com
Head Librarian: Ricci Bangle
Assistant Librarians: Julie Malcolm
Dawna McDonald
Hours of Operation:
REGULAR HOURS (September - July)
Monday 6:00-8:30 pm
Tuesday 1:00-8:30 pm
Wednesday 9:30-1:30 & 6:00-8:30 pm (Closed 11:30-12:00)
Thursday 1:00-5:00 pm
Saturday 2:00-5:00 pm
SUMMER HOURS (July & August)
Wednesday 6:00-8:00 pm
Saturday 2:00-5:00 pm
Borrowing Policy
Adults
6 books for 3 weeks
2 audio books for 1 week
3 magazines for 1 week
3 videos for 2 days
Junior
3 books for 3 weeks
2 audio books for 1 week
2 magazines for 1 week
**Renewals available upon request by phone, online access, and in person**
Overdue Fines
Adults
25 cents per book/audio book per day
10 cents per magazine per day
$1.00 per video/game per day
Juniors
10 cents per day per item (books, audio books, magazines)
Adult Book Club
Second Thursday of the month at 7:30 in meeting room #1
For information call Julia at 652-6418
Bette Winner Public Library Quote of the Week
A Book is the only place in which you can examine a fragile thought without breaking it, or explore an explosive idea without fear it will go off in your face. It is one of the few havens remaining where a man's mind can get both provocation and privacy.
(Edward P. Morgan)
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