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In October
1956 a BOOKMOBILE from Thunder Bay braved the Heron Bay Ferry to bring books to Manitouwadge.
At the time there was no highway after Marathon – just a ferry crossing and winding, dirt roads! The organizers who were trying to provide Library Service to Manitouwadge were very happy when it was proven
that the Bookmobile was not too heavy for the Ferry!
The first shipment of books were displayed on a spare door, propped up on trestles,
in the basement of Mrs. Phyllis Bray’s home at #7 Neebig Avenue. Mrs. Bray
was the first Librarian in Manitouwadge from 1956 – 1967. The other four
locations of the library included the Hudson Bay Store from January 1957 to January 1960.
Then the library moved to Camp 17 and in 1961 to 1965 the library was in it’s own building located near the current
Municipal office. Then, in June 1965 the library moved to the Recreation Centre,
where it is still located today. This space was designed from the very beginning
for library use and has proved very functional. In 1995 major interior changes
were undertaken. This included the modification of the circulation and office
area, which provided a more efficient, stream, lined circulation area.
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Our Mission Statement
The Manitouwadge Public Library is committed to serving as a gateway to lifelong education, literacy, recreational
enjoyment and personal enrichment for all residents of Manitouwadge.
Your library is dedicated to excellence in public service and
will respond to the needs of the community
by promoting:
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a balanced collection in print and audio-visual format,
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historical data,
- well-trained, knowledgeable staff
We thank all previous staff and board members for their contribution.
Manitouwadge Public Library
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