| Librarian Heather Wright Checking Out Books to Patrons at Welland Public Library's Northwest Branch, 1972 | Heather Wright, library patrons | Still image | c. 1970s |
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Subject:Heather Wright, library patrons Type:Still image Date:c. 1970s |
Description:Four colour photographs of Librarian Heather Wright checking out books to patrons at the Welland Public Library's Northwest Branch, c. 1972.
The Northwest Branch on South Pelham Road opened in April of 1972. It provided convenient borrowing facilities to the northwestern area of the city. The collection began with 500 children’s books and approximately 15,000 books. The branch was eventually closed in 2009. [show more]
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| Librarian Karen Palmeter Checking Out Books on Welland Public Library Bookmobile, 1973 | Karen Palmeter, Bookmobile, library patrons | Still image | c. 1973 |
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Subject:Karen Palmeter, Bookmobile, library patrons Type:Still image Date:c. 1973 |
Description:Seven colour photographs of librarian Karen Palmeter checking out books to patrons on the Welland Public Library Bookmobile, c. 1973.
The Welland Public Library Bookmobile was launched in July of 1973. It stopped at local seniors homes, day cares, schools, parks and churches. It carried approximately 2,000 books and circulated about 500 books per week. A lifeline for many Wellanders, both children and seniors alike, it continued until 1995. [show more]
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| Librarian preparing a new books list so readers will know what's new at Welland Public Library, c. 1965 | Librarian | Still image | c. 1965 |
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Subject:Librarian Type:Still image Date:c. 1965 |
Description:Colour slide showing a librarian preparing a new books list so readers will know what's new at the Welland Public Library, c. 1965.
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| Library Addition 1975 | | Still image | |
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Description: A three story addition to the rear of the library increased space for the Reference and Audio-Visual Department. The main floor Reference Room had 34 study carrels and a complete Reference Collection. The new audio-visual area had a small viewing room and listening carrells as well as space for films and record albums. A third floor provided office and administration work space, staff facilities and a large book storage area while the lower level expanded the children's area. Work began with a sod turning on October 1, 1974 and opened on November 15, 1975. [show more]
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| Library Board Chair Blanche Arthurs opening the sod turning ceremony for the building extension, October 1, 1974 | Blanche Arthurs | Still image | 1974/10/01 |
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Subject:Blanche Arthurs Type:Still image Date:1974/10/01 |
Description:Two colour slides of Library Board Chair Blanche Arthurs opening the sod turning ceremony for the building extension, October 1, 1974.
The slides are part of a photographic record of 600 images to document the construction work undertaken to expand the Carnegie building in 1974 and 1975. The library had become too small to house a growing collection and to serve the growing population of Welland. [show more]
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| Library Board Chair Blanche Arthurs receiving key from the architect Louis Macie at the opening ceremony of the renovated library, November 15, 1975 | Blanche Arthurs and Louis Macie | Still image | 1975/11/15 |
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Subject:Blanche Arthurs and Louis Macie Type:Still image Date:1975/11/15 |
Description:Colour slide showing Library Board Chair Blanche Arthurs receiving key from the architect Louis Macie at the opening ceremony of the renovated library, November 15, 1975.
The slides are part of a photographic record of 600 images to document the construction work undertaken to expand the Carnegie building in 1974 and 1975. The library had become too small to house a growing collection and to serve the growing population of Welland. [show more]
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| Library Board Chair Blanche Arthurs speaking at the opening ceremony of the renovated library, November 15, 1975 | Library Board Chair Blanche Arthurs and dignitaries | Still image | 1975/11/15 |
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Subject:Library Board Chair Blanche Arthurs and dignitaries Type:Still image Date:1975/11/15 |
Description:Two colour slides showing Library Board Chair Blanche Arthurs speaking at the opening ceremony of the renovated library, November 15, 1975.
The slides are part of a photographic record of 600 images to document the construction work undertaken to expand the Carnegie building in 1974 and 1975. The library had become too small to house a growing collection and to serve the growing population of Welland. [show more]
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| Library board is established | | | |
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Description:Check out these documents from 1921!
These letters request the library to be taken over as a public library. Shortly after, it was agreed to have the library under The Public Libraries Act. This decision took 7 days
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| Library Corner | | | |
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Description:In the 1940s the Welland Library produced a column in the local newspaper, “The Library Corner” where they would recommend books to patrons on a particular theme. This particular article from July 21, 1943, recommends books all about the outdoors! [show more]
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| Library Deposit at Extended Care of Welland Hospital, 1970s | Library deposit, person browsing | Still image | c. 1970s |
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Subject:Library deposit, person browsing Type:Still image Date:c. 1970s |
Description:Two colour photographs of a person browsing the library deposit at the Welland Hospital, c. 1970s.
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