Regina Public Library - Connaught Branch (Regina)

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One of Regina's oldest libraries, its history began in February, 1928 when it was requested that Library Board construct a branch library in the west end of the city. The City of Regina quickly passed a by-law that would raise $29,000.00 to erect and equip a brick building for Library purposes. In August 1930, Poole Construction was awarded the contract to construct the building, designed by architect Joseph Warburton. The building was completed that same year.

In February 1971, The Regina Public Library Board approved some radical changes to Connaught Library - it became a community centre for the neighbourhood. Children came in for painting sessions, mothers to make jewelry, teens French tutoring and record hops and seniors for card games. Connaught Library initiated the first mother/child programming in 1971 with a pilot program, which became the forerunner for the preschool and toddler programs that are offered at RPL today.

Threatened with closure in the early 21st century, the library was saved after intense lobbying by several groups, including the Friends of the Regina Public Library.
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Coordinates:   50°26'43"N   104°37'50"W

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