Strathcona County Library

Strathcona County Library is a publicly funded library in the special municipality of Strathcona County, Alberta, Canada. Its main branch is in Strathcona County's urban centre, Sherwood Park, while its Bookmobile provides service to rural residents through 14 regular weekly stops.

Strathcona County Library
Established1977
LocationSherwood Park, Alberta
Coordinates53.5265°N 113.2980°W / 53.5265; -113.2980
Branches1
Access and use
Circulation1,315,038 (2018)
Population served98,381 (2018)
Other information
DirectorSharon Siga
WebsiteStrathcona County Library
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Services

  • Information and reference services
  • Access to full text databases
  • Community information
  • Free computer and wireless Internet access
  • Reader's advisory services
  • Programs for children, youth and adults
  • Delivery to homebound individuals
  • Interlibrary loan
  • Free downloadable audiobooks and ebooks

Collection

The library has a catalogue of approximately 240,000 items, including magazines, popular movies, music, graphic novels, audiobooks on CD and Playaway for all ages. DAISY books and assistive technology devices like adjustable tables and magnification software are available to aid those with low vision or other disabilities. The library is the location of a Wi-Fi hot spot.

Partnerships

Strathcona County Library shares a catalogue with Fort Saskatchewan Public Library, and actively partners with its neighbouring libraries in the Metro group, including St. Albert Public Library and Edmonton Public Library. Strathcona County Library is also a member of "The Alberta Library", a province-wide system that allows access to material from every member library in Alberta.

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