This unique service was conceived and implemented by the library well before the Community Access Program (CAP) was launched. The Town of Drayton Valley provided funding for the project and the Internet Centre of Edmonton provided the connection to the internet via a high-speed line. With the establishment of DVnet, Drayton Valley became the first rural town in Alberta to have and provide dial-up internet access to its residents! This unique marketing arrangement, together with two others, earn...
Drayton Valley Libraries will be creating a new 5 year Plan of Service for the years 2021 to 2026. If you would like to suggest a change and make your voice heard please email us with your ideas!
The Library Board was established by the Town of Drayton Valley Bylaw 99-15. Library Trustees are appointed by resolution from Town council to serve on the Board following an application, review and nomination process. Trustees volunteer their time, effort and expertise to oversee library operations and ensure that community residents have access to high quality services, programs and resources. The Board is responsible for developing bylaws and policies that govern the safe operation of libra...
Public libraries are not-for-profit charitable organizations that rely almost entirely on financial support from government and partners to sustain high quality services and program offerings to community residents. Drayton Valley Libraries are funded by: The following chart shows Drayton Valley Library’s operational funding sources over the last 10 years (2009-2019): Click here to view the full analysis report Drayton Valley Library's primary funding bodies are:
If you are interested in volunteering for the Drayton Valley Library and Rotary Children's Library, please fill out this form and bring it to the Drayton Valley Library 5120-52 Street, Drayton Valley, AB. Volunteering is currently limited due to COVID-19 restrictions. We have volunteer opportunities including: *If you are interested in starting a friends of the library group please contact the Library Director. Please call 780-514-2722 for more information regarding our volunteer opportunit...
Thank you to our local media outlets for featuring the library and promoting our services in the community and surround areas.
