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Welland Library in 1897
We don't have a photo of the library for 1897 but this photo is of the May Day crowd in Welland in the same year.
In library history at this time:
- 3,768 volumes were added to the library
- The assets of the library in books and furniture were…
In library history at this time:
- 3,768 volumes were added to the library
- The assets of the library in books and furniture were…
The New Carnegie Library
We've explored the history of WPL in the 1800s, now we move onto the 1900s!
In 1910, the first consideration and negotiation for a Carnegie Library began. In 1921, The Carnegie Foundation promised the City of Welland $20,000 to provide a Free Public…
In 1910, the first consideration and negotiation for a Carnegie Library began. In 1921, The Carnegie Foundation promised the City of Welland $20,000 to provide a Free Public…
Library board is established
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
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
Welland Library 1931
In 1931, the library decided to begin its collection of multilingual books. They first asked a Hungarian priest for a list of Hungarian books suitable for library use.
A few years later, the same request would be made of the French priest for French…
A few years later, the same request would be made of the French priest for French…
Library Corner
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!
Welland Film Library
In November of 1944, Chief Librarian, Miss Mary Alvin spoke to the Library Board in regard to the establishment of a Film Library at Welland Library in connection with the National Film Board at Ottawa. In November of 1946, the library became a…
Welland Library Boys and Girls Department 1950's
The fifties are here!!
Check out this photo of librarian Miss Ivy White handing out library cards. All students attending schools in Welland were classed as residents and were granted cards.
: October 1951
Check out this photo of librarian Miss Ivy White handing out library cards. All students attending schools in Welland were classed as residents and were granted cards.
: October 1951
Outside at the library
The library was the perfect backdrop for photos in the 1950s!
Library Addition 1975
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…
Audio-Visual Department 1980's
With the new space added by the extension, the Audio-Visual Department was able to house 8- & 16-mm films, records , 8 track music and videos tapes! During the 80's, Laser discs and sheet music were added to the collection, as well grow our Video…