Operated by the Powell River Forestry Museum Society, a non-profit society dedicated to the education, preservation and public awareness of the colourful forest history of the Powell River area.

Hours for Museum & Gift Shop:
12:30 - 4:30 June 26 to September 1 (off-season by appointment)

School and bus tours are welcome.

Libraries

Powell River
4411 Michigan Avenue, Powell River, BC V8A 2S3 (beneath City Hall at Duncan & Michigan)

604 485 4796 Fax: 604 485 5320

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You might be surprised to know what\'s going on at your Library!

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Library Cards are FREE to residents of Powell River and the Regional District

You can borrow popular movies on DVD for FREE, as well as books, CDs, audio books, and magazines.

You can use the Library’s computers to access the Internet for FREE and receive FREE computer tutorials.

You can get FREE expert assistance finding information on ANY TOPIC, whether you need a recipe for blackberry jam or help accessing legal information.

If you are homebound due to age or infirmity, the Library will deliver materials to your door for FREE.

Because public libraries are funded through local, provincial, and federal grants, we are able to offer all our services without charging user fees.

Your Public Library is the best deal in town!

Hours of Operation:

Monday 10 – 6

Tuesday 10 – 8:30

Wednesday 10 – 8:30

Thursday 10 – 6

Friday 10- 8:30

Saturday 10 – 5

Texada

Old Age Pensioners Hall, 2622 Gillies Bay Road, Gillies Bay

John Wood, Volunteer Coordinator, 604 486-7511

Operated by volunteers.

Hours: Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:30 Thursdays 7:00 - 9:00 Fridays 1:00 - 2:00

Vancouver Island University

3960 Selkirk Avenue, V8A 3C6

604 485 2878 Fax: 604 485 2868
Office & Facilities Manager: Sandy Elvy 604 485 8027

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Library membership open to the community; hours vary so call for schedule.

Powell River Museum & Historical Archives

4790 & 4798 Marine Avenue, opposite Willingdon Beach
P.O. Box 42, V8A 4Z5

Coordinator/Archivist: Teedie Kagume 604 485 2222
Fax: 604 485 2327

Hours: 9:00 - 5:00 Monday - Sunday mid-June to end of August.
9:00 - 4:30 September to mid-June. Closed for public holidays.

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Collection, preservation and research of historical records, photographs and documents of the Powell River area. Two floors of displays. Archival material available. Accepts gifts of local artefacts. Tours welcome all year round. See website for many historical photos and history information.

Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 12:00 pm at the Museum.

Texada Heritage Society Museum

Historical Society, Museum and Archives
Thacker House, Blubber Bay,
PO Box 53, Van Anda, V0N 3K0

Curator: Norm MacLean
604 486 7120 or 604 486 7109
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HOURS: 1 - 4 PM Thursday through Sunday July & August
Other times by arrangement with curator

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