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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
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Edson Public Library to celebrate 75 years
by Cassie Kushniruk
The Edson & District Public Library is inviting
community members to join as they celebrate 75
years of service in Edson on July 6, 2019.
From 11:30 am to 4 pm, community members can
visit the library to enjoy live music, crafts,
children's activities, face painting, sparkle tattoos
and a delicious multi-cultural lunch complete with
Sri Lankan, Indian, Indigenous, and Filipino dishes
(available until 1 pm). The Edson & District
Recycling Society will also have their Enviro
Discovery Trailer on site to educate attendants
about renewable energy and environmental
stewardship and show how solar energy can be
used to create good things.
On October 12, 1943 the Edson Community Club In 1956, the Edson Public Library—whose home at this time was the Scout Hall—had to be moved to 49 Street in
th
decided to appoint a committee to explore the order to make room for the new Town Hall. photo submitted
possibility of having a library service in Edson.
Prior to this time, access to books in Edson was
quite limited, although Switzer's Drug Store offered
an unofficial book lending service as early as the
1920s. Community members were later able to get
books from the University of Alberta Extension
Library in the 1930s.
In 1944, the Edson Motor Company generously
offered their vacant Centre Service Station on the
July 5, 2019
th
south east corner of Main Street and 4 Ave (where July 5, 2019
Warehouse One is currently located) which had
been closed due to fuel shortages during WWII.
Family Movie Fun - 5:30 pm
The library was given permission to use the space Family Movie Fun - 5:30 pm
until such time the company would require it.
FREE Pizza and Games
After the war ended in 1945, Edson Motor FREE Pizza and Games
Company decided to reopen their service station
Popcorn, Pop, Treats, At the Library
and arrangements were made for the library to Popcorn, Pop, Treats, At the Library
PASSPORT move into the Council Chambers of the old Town
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE PHOTOS & MORE Hall. Although the space was warmer than that of
Come Celebrate! 75 Years
the service station, a thin wall separated the library
Professional Digital from the cell block through which 'unsavory voices Come Celebrate! 75 Years
Passport System could be clearly heard'.
Edson and District Public Library
Professional Digital photos ready The library had a membership of 185 in 1948, Edson and District Public Library
in minutes...
Passport System which included a significant number of families
utilizing the library services on one membership.
In 1949, the library moved into the Scout Hall
photos ready The Weekly Anchor north of 6 Ave on Main Street, which was built in
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
th
July 6, 2019
in minutes 780-723-5787 1923 and used as a school room in the early 1930s. July 6, 2019
while you wait... In the 1940's the building was occupied by various
community groups and was described as the
11:30 am to 4 pm
PASSPORT windiest and coldest spot in all of Edson. th 11:30 am to 4 pm
The Scout Hall later had to be moved to 49
The Weekly Anchor PHOTOS & MORE Street in 1956 to make room for the new Town Hall Live Music, Crafts, Activities
Professional Digital
(current Civic Centre), which was to include a
Live Music, Crafts, Activities
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Passport System designated space for the library. Face Painting
In 1957, the library moved into its own space in
photos ready
Face Painting
the Civic Centre, which was a comfortable space
DROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787 in minutes... that allowed for adequate shelving. Edson Recycling Depot Enviro Trailer
Edson Recycling Depot Enviro Trailer
Edson community members began demanding
more hours of service in early 1960, which was
complimented by the need for more books.
In November of 1963, a decision was made to go
Multi-cultural Flavors LUNCH $5
to the Edson taxpayers with a plebiscite for a Multi-cultural Flavors LUNCH $5
municipal library. Edson community members
11:30 am to 1 pm
voted in favor of the change and on January 1, 11:30 am to 1 pm
1964, the Edson Public Library became a municipal
library.
Follow us on FB or www.edsonlibrary.ca
The Weekly Anchor At the end of 1973, the library accounted for Follow us on FB or www.edsonlibrary.ca
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson 9,374 books with a membership of 876.
In 1980, the library moved into its current
780-723-5787 location—the Nels E. Bell Memorial Library.
Nels E. Bell was a businessman who moved to As a community hub we offer a variety of FREE services:
Edson at 50 years of age to start the Moose Creek · Membership
Kids Make A Difference is sponsored by: Lumber Company. A fire in January of 1954 burnt · Wi-Fi, computers, gaming stations
down his business, but by October of the same year
rd
he was able to reopen across the street on 3 · Access to a large variety of books, audio-books, e-books, movies
Avenue. Bell sold his company around 1967 and for all ages and needs
later published a letter in the local newspaper · 24 hour e-resource access
informing the community that he wanted to 'give
back their money which had made him so · Games, LEGO, colouring tables
prosperous'. Bell passed away in 1979, 13 days · Children's Play area
th
short of his 100 birthday. · Programs for all ages
Sand & Gravel Sales/Hauling construction of the $931,283.45 library building, · Non-profit meeting room rental
Bell's estate provided $107,000 towards the
Quality Work which officially opened on January 23, 1981. · Office services (copy, print, scan, fax)
The library also received funding for the new
Serving Edson & District Since 1974 building through the Neighborhood Improvement Follow us on FB or www.edsonlibrary.ca
780-723-5152 Program, Improvement District #14, an allocation 4726 - 8 Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1E3 Phone:780-723-6691
th
of 75 Anniversary Funds, as well as private Hours: Mon. to Fri.: 10am - 8pm; Sat.: 10am - 3pm; CLOSED SUNDAYS
donations. - continued page 6
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
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Edson Public Library to celebrate 75 years
by Cassie Kushniruk
The Edson & District Public Library is inviting
community members to join as they celebrate 75
years of service in Edson on July 6, 2019.
From 11:30 am to 4 pm, community members can
visit the library to enjoy live music, crafts,
children's activities, face painting, sparkle tattoos
and a delicious multi-cultural lunch complete with
Sri Lankan, Indian, Indigenous, and Filipino dishes
(available until 1 pm). The Edson & District
Recycling Society will also have their Enviro
Discovery Trailer on site to educate attendants
about renewable energy and environmental
stewardship and show how solar energy can be
used to create good things.
On October 12, 1943 the Edson Community Club In 1956, the Edson Public Library—whose home at this time was the Scout Hall—had to be moved to 49 Street in
th
decided to appoint a committee to explore the order to make room for the new Town Hall. photo submitted
possibility of having a library service in Edson.
Prior to this time, access to books in Edson was
quite limited, although Switzer's Drug Store offered
an unofficial book lending service as early as the
1920s. Community members were later able to get
books from the University of Alberta Extension
Library in the 1930s.
In 1944, the Edson Motor Company generously
offered their vacant Centre Service Station on the
July 5, 2019
th
south east corner of Main Street and 4 Ave (where July 5, 2019
Warehouse One is currently located) which had
been closed due to fuel shortages during WWII.
Family Movie Fun - 5:30 pm
The library was given permission to use the space Family Movie Fun - 5:30 pm
until such time the company would require it.
FREE Pizza and Games
After the war ended in 1945, Edson Motor FREE Pizza and Games
Company decided to reopen their service station
Popcorn, Pop, Treats, At the Library
and arrangements were made for the library to Popcorn, Pop, Treats, At the Library
PASSPORT move into the Council Chambers of the old Town
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE PHOTOS & MORE Hall. Although the space was warmer than that of
Come Celebrate! 75 Years
the service station, a thin wall separated the library
Professional Digital from the cell block through which 'unsavory voices Come Celebrate! 75 Years
Passport System could be clearly heard'.
Edson and District Public Library
Professional Digital photos ready The library had a membership of 185 in 1948, Edson and District Public Library
in minutes...
Passport System which included a significant number of families
utilizing the library services on one membership.
In 1949, the library moved into the Scout Hall
photos ready The Weekly Anchor north of 6 Ave on Main Street, which was built in
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
th
July 6, 2019
in minutes 780-723-5787 1923 and used as a school room in the early 1930s. July 6, 2019
while you wait... In the 1940's the building was occupied by various
community groups and was described as the
11:30 am to 4 pm
PASSPORT windiest and coldest spot in all of Edson. th 11:30 am to 4 pm
The Scout Hall later had to be moved to 49
The Weekly Anchor PHOTOS & MORE Street in 1956 to make room for the new Town Hall Live Music, Crafts, Activities
Professional Digital
(current Civic Centre), which was to include a
Live Music, Crafts, Activities
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Passport System designated space for the library. Face Painting
In 1957, the library moved into its own space in
photos ready
Face Painting
the Civic Centre, which was a comfortable space
DROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787 in minutes... that allowed for adequate shelving. Edson Recycling Depot Enviro Trailer
Edson Recycling Depot Enviro Trailer
Edson community members began demanding
more hours of service in early 1960, which was
complimented by the need for more books.
In November of 1963, a decision was made to go
Multi-cultural Flavors LUNCH $5
to the Edson taxpayers with a plebiscite for a Multi-cultural Flavors LUNCH $5
municipal library. Edson community members
11:30 am to 1 pm
voted in favor of the change and on January 1, 11:30 am to 1 pm
1964, the Edson Public Library became a municipal
library.
Follow us on FB or www.edsonlibrary.ca
The Weekly Anchor At the end of 1973, the library accounted for Follow us on FB or www.edsonlibrary.ca
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson 9,374 books with a membership of 876.
In 1980, the library moved into its current
780-723-5787 location—the Nels E. Bell Memorial Library.
Nels E. Bell was a businessman who moved to As a community hub we offer a variety of FREE services:
Edson at 50 years of age to start the Moose Creek · Membership
Kids Make A Difference is sponsored by: Lumber Company. A fire in January of 1954 burnt · Wi-Fi, computers, gaming stations
down his business, but by October of the same year
rd
he was able to reopen across the street on 3 · Access to a large variety of books, audio-books, e-books, movies
Avenue. Bell sold his company around 1967 and for all ages and needs
later published a letter in the local newspaper · 24 hour e-resource access
informing the community that he wanted to 'give
back their money which had made him so · Games, LEGO, colouring tables
prosperous'. Bell passed away in 1979, 13 days · Children's Play area
th
short of his 100 birthday. · Programs for all ages
Sand & Gravel Sales/Hauling construction of the $931,283.45 library building, · Non-profit meeting room rental
Bell's estate provided $107,000 towards the
Quality Work which officially opened on January 23, 1981. · Office services (copy, print, scan, fax)
The library also received funding for the new
Serving Edson & District Since 1974 building through the Neighborhood Improvement Follow us on FB or www.edsonlibrary.ca
780-723-5152 Program, Improvement District #14, an allocation 4726 - 8 Avenue, Edson, AB T7E 1E3 Phone:780-723-6691
th
of 75 Anniversary Funds, as well as private Hours: Mon. to Fri.: 10am - 8pm; Sat.: 10am - 3pm; CLOSED SUNDAYS
donations. - continued page 6
