Library Publicity April 1962 - April 1968
Description
Highlights include: Dedication of the new library building on Bruce Avenue; Merger of the Harrison Public Library and Silver Lake Free Library in 1967; Growth of library collections and increased service hours; Growth of library programming on issues relevant to the time including youth problems, women’s issues, and economic issues; Meetings regarding the formation of a Friends of the Library group; The Harrison Chapter of UNICO’s contribution of funds to establish the Italian culture section in the library beginning in 1962; Harrison Garden Club’s contributions to the beautification of the library, both inside and outside; Addition of the Docustat machine for public use. Notable people include: Edith DiPace, Library Board President, William H. Van Braam, Library Director, Mrs. Florence C. Monaghan, the first children’s librarian, and Buster Crabbe.
Creator
Harrison Public Library
Date
1962-04 - 1968-04
Subject
Harrison Public Library
Publisher
Harrison Public Library
Type
Text
Format
Scrapbook 17.5” x 12.5”
Language
en-US
Rights
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Citation
Harrison Public Library, “Library Publicity April 1962 - April 1968,” Harrison Remembers, accessed September 25, 2023, https://www.harrisonpl.org/harrison-remembers/items/show/249.
