Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-31

teachers in the pub schools are members also of the public library; students of the High school, by the payment of 50 cents per year, have access to the books of the vision of the teachers. No books are drawn out by the students, except with the consent of their teachers, and in that way their reading Is directed and con- trolled. It is both interesting and grAtify. ing to visit the library at any tina when 1t is open and observe the number of ambi- tious students taking advantage of the op- portunities afforded them by the books for research and study.
 No loud laughing or talking is permitted in the rooms, 80 that one can quietly enjoy studying or reading during the prescribed hours for visitors, and also make selection of books without confusion. The boy members are many, exhibiting great inter- estiu biographical works of a high order, which promise well for their own future. Besides those mentioned as members there are l50 others. but there should be l500 ip- stead. And when it is fully understood what advantages are gaiued by member snip for S2 per annum the list Will certainly resch that number. There Is no' other possible way that 30 much iu lorna. {. uon, so much instruction and so much pleasure c n be gained for a small sinvest- ment. Al the same time one of the most important institutions of our city will be built up and made a Cause 0f pride to our
 
 Birmingham. The rules and regulations governing membership in the pubic li- brary are very simple and as follows:
 l. Annual mem bership S2.
 ?. Books may be kept out fourteen days. Five cea,s per day will be charged for eacn book overdrawn.
 3. All ite and fiues must be paid iu cash [. o q books will not De receIyed.
 4. Magazines must not be taken from the library during the month issued.
 D. Books or magazines taken from the shelves must be replaced as found.
 6. Loud talking or laughing in the li- brary are forbidden.
 2. Books must be returned only during library hours.
 8. When books are returned to the li- brary by children or servants. they should be carefully wrapped.
 9. The reading parlor is for the exclusive use of ladies.
 10 Library hours: Tuesdays and Thurs days, To D. m.; Saturdays, g to 12 a. m {. and 10 6 D. m., except on legal holidays.
 Wltf he above statement Of conditions, rules, regulations, and the remarkable ad- vantages to be derived, there is every reason to expect constant growth in he mempership of the public library from this time. All parents who cannot afford many books for their children eau, by pay ing the annual dues of $2, pihcs within their reach one of the highest and most carefully selected libraries ln the south {. And every man and woman who desires to advance m literay matters and to keep in touch with the reading aud thinking orld can do DO better thing towards acco oln plIsh . Ing this result than by subscribing at once to the Birmingham public library.
 Dr. Philips merits the encouragement and assistance of our citizens in tnls un- selfish task he is performing in building up magnificent library which will do more to broaden and cultivate our people than any other one institution which we have or shall have in ths future.
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