The historical roots of the Sioux Lookout Public Library begin with two women, pioneers that contributed to the foundations of our community. Mary Farlinger and Sarah Vaughan often talked about the need for a library in Sioux Lookout, so it was no surprise when Sarah Vaughan died that she left her books to her friend, Mary Farlinger, to be used to set up a library. In 1936, with books in hand and the use of a small cottage courtesy of the Forestry, Mary Farlinger founded the Sarah Vaughan Memorial Library. Heat was taken care of by a wood stove and members paid a monthly fee of 25 cents. Over the years the library moved to a number of different locations; however, there came a time when no suitable home could be found. The books were stored away in the basement of the YMCA; the town no longer had a library. more... See more text