The Fort St. John Public Library Association reported more than $1 million in revenue last year while continuing to provide library programs and services to the community.
The association presented its 2025 annual report during the Peace River Regional District board meeting Aug. 13.
Financial statements included in the report show the library association brought in $1,075,961 in revenue in 2025, up from $876,074 the year before.
The association’s main sources of funding include the City of Fort St. John, the PRRD and the provincial government. Revenue also included grants and donations.
The library reported $933,286 in total expenses for the year.
Employee wages and benefits accounted for the largest portion of spending at $733,716. The association also reported $73,471 in rent and $19,728 in sundry expenses.
The association had $429,848 in total assets at the end of 2025. Those assets included cash, receivables, GST recoverables, prepaid expenses and tangible and intangible capital assets.
The report also listed the library’s investments in physical assets. The cost of tangible capital assets, including books, computer equipment, furniture, shelving, tables and leasehold improvements, was $859,767, with accumulated amortization of $791,093.
The association reported $10,950 in intangible assets, with the same amount recorded in accumulated amortization.
The library’s board has also set aside about $101,966 in its Summer Reading Program Fund.
The report notes that the money is internally restricted and cannot be used for other purposes unless the board approves the change.
