The Eddie Reid Memorial Library is one of two CAP sites on Saturna Island and is linked to the Saturna Community Access Network. This site is open to the public and can be accessed during regular Library hours.

New Books - This is a new service which we hope can be expanded to include all the library's books.  For the time being you can check out our new books on-line (most have a plot summary - plus the cover).

October 2010
October 2010 New and Donations
September  Donations 2010
April May June and July 2010
March 2010,
February 2010,
January, 2010,

October, November December 2009,
September, 2009,
 August 2009,
July 2009, 
June 2009,
May 2009,
April 2009,
March 2009,
February 2009, 
January 2009,
November 2008,
October 2008,
September 2008.

About the Collection:

The Library's collection includes: Fiction - mystery, westerns, sci-fi, fantasy, humour, short stories, poetry, classics and children's literature. Non-fiction - biography, cooks, reference and local history. We have a steadily growing collection of movies and videos as well as many talking s.

To become a member, the Library needs your name and Saturna phone number. Loans for s and resources are three weeks long and can be renewed.

Special services offered by the library: Inter-library loans for s not available in the present collection. delivery service to islanders not able to visit the Library.

Inter-library Loans Website Click Here. Just hit "go" - no username or password is required. Contact Donna Digance at 250-539-5577 to order a throught the Inter-Library system.

On-Line Resources:  Many new on-line resources are available to residents via their home computer and internet connection:  To use these resources click here:

Internet Services: There are two computers with high-speed internet available during library hours and a wireless hot spot available for portable computers.

History:

In 1990 the Eddie Reid Memorial Library was started by Don and Joan McLellan with some s they donated and financial assistance from the Lions. It was run by 7 volunteers and was given $500 per year from Saturna Community Club. In 1995 it became a "Reading Room", which entitled it to a Provincial grant. Over the years the number of volunteers increased and there are currently 25.

Considerably more funding now comes from tax revenues resulting in an ability to purchase many more s. There is also a Large Print selection, some 'talking s' on tapes and CDs and a growing Video section. As well, a computer is a available free of charge to patrons.