First Library

In 1927, the Community Association spearheaded the drive to have a library in Ocean Park.
The Provincial Government offered any community the opportunity of a travelling library. Seventy-five books would be loaned for a period of six months, provided that (a) ten men in the community would sign the application form, and (b) the community be responsible for the return of the books, paying the express on same.

This topic was discussed at the November 9, 1927 meeting of the Association and "was felt to be a splendid idea by all present." Further, it was moved that the 10 men who sign the application form become the library committee of the Association.

Mr. Henry, the post master, offered to write to Victoria for the application form and also take charge of the library in the Post Office.

At the December 10, 1927 meeting, Mr. Henry reported that he'd "received word that the books had been shipped from Victoria but had not yet arrived at Crescent."
Since there was a motion carried at the January 7, 1928 annual meeting that the "regulation post up at the Post Office governing the library be adopted by this meeting," it is safe to assume that the library was operational by that time.- Researcher, Anne Helps.

Then in 1940 the area was served by this BOOKMOBILE (This picture is mounted & hanging at the HALL.) But that was then this is now!View here