AFM Lending Library - About Us

William Potoroka Memorial Library

The library is located at 1031 Portage Avenue. This specialized library offers resources on addictions and related topics. It offers the full range of library services to the public. Membership is free and available to all Manitobans over the age of 18.

History
What does the AFM Library offer?
Who is using AFM's Library?
What types of resources can be found in the collection?
What topics can be found in the Library?

History

In 1980 an amalgamation with the former library of the Alcohol and Drug Education Services resulted in an expanded AFM Library named after William Potoroka, a well known Manitoba educator in the alcohol and drug abuse field. By 1983 the library contained the largest collection of current materials in addictions in the province of Manitoba.

What does the AFM Library offer?

The William Potoroka Memorial Library is the most comprehensive information source on substance use and misuse, gambling and related issues in Manitoba, offering up-to-date, reliable information on issues, trends and research in the addictions field. The collection supports and enriches all aspects of AFM programming from prevention to rehabilitation, adult education services and research. Special collections include: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Gambling, Solvent Abuse and Harm Reduction.

Who is using AFM's library?

The general public
Social workers
Educators
Students
Health care providers
Community service workers
Anyone concerned about a family member, friend or co-worker's addictions

What types of resources can be found in the collection?

Audio-visual resources - videos, DVD's, CD-ROM, kits, demonstration tools, audio-tapes, etc.
Books - self-help resources, research reports, government documents, statistics, etc.
Journals - academic and professional
Brochures, Booklets, Fact Sheets, and Posters

What topics can be found in the collection?

Alcohol, other drugs and gambling
A wide range of compulsive behaviours including: smoking, sexual addiction, internet addictions, eating disorders, etc.
A wide range of related issues, such as: anger, stress, depression, suicide, communication, self-esteem, parenting, domestic abuse, co-occurring disorders, impaired driving, etc.
Resources on or about special populations: seniors, women, men, children, youth, families, employees, etc.
Manitoba's largest collection of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder resources