Darwell Public Library is also a member of The Regional Automation Consortium (TRAC) and of The Alberta Library (TAL). Your library card is The Alberta Library (TAL) card. This means that as a member of Darwell Public Library, you may borrow and return books at any Alberta Library. Library Cards Fees:
Standard: $10.00
Family: $20.00
Student/Senior: $5.00
Non Resident: $ 40.00
Loan Periods:
Book
s: 21 days
Kobo: 21 days
DVD's: 7 days TV Series 21 days
Wifi Hub: 7 days
Overdue Fees
Books: $0.10/day
DVD's: $0.10/day
Wifi Hub: $ 10.00/day
Computers and Internet
At the Darwell public library we have 3 computers available for public use with Supernet high speed internet. We also offer wireless Supernet high speed internet access, so you can bring in your own computer to use the internet. Inter Library Loans
If you cannot find the item you want in the Darwell Public Library, we can order it in from another Alberta library through the inter library loans. Depending on the popularity of the item, it can be two to three weeks before it is received at the library. Items can also be requested by patrons themselves through TracPac online and the item will be sent to Darwell public library as soon as it is available. To request items log onto www.tracpac.ab.ca
Photocopying
$0.25 per copy
$0.50 Full page colour copies
Faxing
$1.00/ 10 pages for local & long distance in Canada.
$2.00/page for U.S.
$5.00/page for international calls. Receive charge per page $0.50
Laminating(per sheet)
8.5 x 11 $ $2.00
Business Card $ 1.00
Exam Proctoring: Free
Projector and screen:
We have a projector and a stand alone screen that is available for use, they may be used together or separately. You will be required to sign a rental agreement and pay a $200 damage deposit fee per device that will be returned to the user once the equipment is returned. Donations to the Darwell Public Library would be greatly appreciated for the use of this equipment. Darwell Public Library Society Meetings for 2025
January 27
February 24
March 24
April 28 (AGM) – rescheduled to April 22
May 26
June 23
September 22
October 27
November 24
Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month except for in July, August, and December (no meetings). These dates are subject to change please keep an eye out for updates on our page.