The Rotary Club of Selkirk has contributed $150,000 to the Gaynor Family Regional Library to help build a new, dedicated children’s space at the facility located at 806 Manitoba Ave in Selkirk, Manitoba. This contribution supports a major $2.5 million expansion project that will nearly double the library’s usable space to 22,500 square feet.
The upcoming addition features a 6,000-square-foot area for youth programming and a new entrance known as the Rotary Hideaway. The project aims to improve services for the community, building on the library’s popularity as a regional hub. In 2024, the library welcomed nearly 150,000 visitors and provided programs to more than 5,400 children.
Ken Kuryliw, the Director of Library Services, noted that the support from the Rotary Club and other donors is essential for maintaining the facility as a leading library in Manitoba. The expansion campaign also includes a matching donation program where the Gaynor family will match community gifts up to $300,000 to help meet the project’s funding goals.
In addition to local support, the provincial government contributed $600,000 toward the expansion in March 2026. This investment was provided to ensure children have a safe, free space to read, learn, and spend time after school. Local representatives, including board members like Erin Nosal, continue to work with regional partners to oversee the growth of the facility.
