Radium Hot Springs Library was first established February 15, 1994 and was located at the Radium Elementary School.  The Library consisted of 1 wall of donated books from local residents. The Library quickly outgrew its space and on May 6, 1995 it relocated to the Radium Seniors’ Hall.  It was housed in a small corner room upstairs and a small room in the basement.  It was operated for limited hours by a few volunteers.

The Library has continued to grow.  In 2006, it became British Columbia’s newest Public Library.  At this time a Board of Directors was formed and a Librarian hired on a part-time basis.  Still we grew!  And a dream came true.  June 22, 2008, the new Library was officially opened.  The new premises are three times the size of the old space, thanks to the generosity of the Village of Radium Hot Springs, Instautor Group, the B.C. Government and many volunteers.

The Public Library offers the following services:

• Membership is free for residents and property owners of Radium & surrounding area
• BC One card for all B.C. Library members
• Interlibrary Loans
• Internet Service
• Fun filled childrens area and reading section
• Programs for children - Annual Teddy Bears Picnic
• Radium Book Club open to all book lovers
• Regular Summer Book Sales
• New Family Resouces section
• Timely new releases available

Radium Hot Springs Public Library is a member of the following:

• Kootenay Library Federation
• Columbia Basin Alliance Literacy
• B.C. Public Library Service
• Library Trustee Association
• B.C. Directors Association

We are always looking for new volunteers. Everyone is welcome!  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the librarian, Jane Jones, at 347-2434.