The Clearwater Library at 422 Murtle Crescent. (Image Credit: TNRL)

By Victor Kaisar

Clearwater Library

Renovated Clearwater library to open reopen on September 9

Sep 7, 2025 | 12:00 PM

CLEARWATER, B.C. — The newly renovated Clearwater Library will open to the public on Tuesday (Sept. 9) following “extensive renovations” that began in January.

The Thompson-Nicola Regional Library (TNRL) says the library 422 Murtle Crescent underwent improvements to the building envelope and that it boasts “modernized” interior spaces.

In a statement, the TNRL said the renovations included a full roof replacement, new Hardie plank siding, a new covered canopy and front entrance, a new after-hours meeting room entrance, new low-flow plumbing fixtures, fresh paint, upgrades to washrooms, and other cosmetic improvements.

The Clearwater Library also has a larger children’s area, which the TNRL says will help to meet ongoing program demands.

Renovation work was funded by the Library Enhancement Grant, a one-time grant for public libraries from the Province of BC. The total project cost $388,866, and work was completed by A&T Project Developments Inc.

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“We are extremely grateful for the Wells Gray Country Seniors Society and District of Clearwater for enabling our temporary library location [at the Dutch Lake Community Centre], and ensuring that library services could continue uninterrupted during this important renovation work,” said Melissa Lowenberg, the TNRL’s Manager of Community Libraries & Engagement.

“We also appreciate the patience and understanding of our patrons, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the new-and-improved Clearwater Library.”

More information on a community grand opening event at the Clearwater Library will be released in due course.