Our Region
Formed in 1966, Southeast Regional Library serves 103,000 residents of Southeastern Saskatchewan. Library services are provided through a network of 47 branches encompassing approximately 47,000 square kms. These branches include the cities of Weyburn and Estevan plus 45 branches in rural areas spread across the region. We also have 3 community delivery sites (drop off points for library material circulation but not a full service branch). Together these branches and delivery sites serve 2 cities, 35 towns, 47 villages, 4 resort villages, 57 rural municipalities and 13 Indigenous communities. Southeast Regional Library is funded by provincial and municipal grants.
Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation - Statement of Intent
We respect and acknowledge that Southeast Regional Library has library branches on Treaty 2 and Treaty 4 territories, which are traditional territories of the Cree (nēhiyawak), Saulteaux (Nahkawē), Nakota, Dakota, Lakota, and the Métis Nation.
Having a role in reconciliation is a journey that we must take in partnership with Indigenous communities throughout Saskatchewan. As our first step in this journey, the Executive Committee has adopted the following statement of intent;
Southeast Regional Library is committed to efforts and initiatives that build reconciliation based on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action. We value partnerships with all Indigenous communities and will align our ethical practices and protocols with our strategic goals. In partnership with Saskatchewan’s Indigenous communities, we aim to develop more inclusive collections, programs, and operations in our library branches. Approved May 28th, 2021.
Our Values
- Effective literacy skills
- Free and uncensored access to information
- Accessible collection resources
- Innovation and creativity in life
- Informed personal decision making
- Freedom and individual privacy
- Participation in society
- A central place in the community
- Informed and capable staff
- Equitable access to services
- Community oversight and trusteeship
Our collection includes free information and kits you can't get anywhere else
- Books for all ages, including large print
- DVDs and Blu-Rays
- Audiobooks on CD
- e-Books and e-Audiobooks
- Video Games (Wii, Wii U, Nintendo Switch, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 4)
- Makerspace Kits (in-branch use only)
- Book Club in a Bag Kits
- Literacy Kits (in-branch use only)
- Magazines and newspapers (physical and digital)
- NNELS and CELA for public library patrons who cannot read traditional print
- Full suite of online databases including health info, auto repair manuals, craft tutorials, and much more
Regional Headquarters Staff
Southeast Regional Library Headquarters operates out of Weyburn, SK.
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Kate-Lee Nolin |
Library Director |
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James Richards |
Assistant Director & Regional Branch Manager |
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Marla Ursu |
Business Manager |
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Ruth Barker |
Personnel Services Manager |
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Morgan Kelly |
Community Services Manager |
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Meagan Dillen |
Community Services Assistant |
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Cindy Bourassa |
Acquisitions, Cataloguing, & Interlibrary Loans |
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David Donovan |
Shipping, Receiving, & Delivery |
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Geoff Carson |
Van Driver |
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Kevin Wallin |
Casual Driver |
Southeast by the Numbers
2020 was a very different year for everyone, including libraries. Despite the challenges, we had some really exciting things happen throughout the region! We've summed up some of our statistics and fun facts from 2020.
