The Fort Saskatchewan Public Library has officially kicked off its third annual Library Giving Day fundraiser, an initiative running from April 1 to April 10, 2026. This campaign invites community members in Fort Saskatchewan to support the library through donations that help maintain and expand local collections, services, and programming.
Library Director Tricia Wall stated that community contributions are increasingly important as the library manages rising operating costs, particularly for digital offerings. In 2025, the library recorded 211,466 total checkouts of both physical and digital materials and added over 7,800 new items to its collection, highlighting the ongoing demand for library resources in the growing community.
Residents can support the Fort Saskatchewan Public Library through several methods during the campaign. Donations can be made online via CanadaHelps.org, by mail, or in person at the library, located at 10011 102 Street. As the library is a registered charity, donations of $20 or more qualify for tax-deductible receipts.
In addition to the fundraising drive, the library is hosting a competition to name one of its library carts. Community members can submit creative names in person at the library during the campaign period, and no donation is required to participate. This fundraising event arrives as organizations like Alberta Municipalities and the Rural Municipalities of Alberta continue to advocate for increased provincial support, noting that funding grants have remained largely stagnant since 2016 despite rising costs and population growth.
