Bisbee daily review., 1908-01-03
REVIEW OF
 YEARS WORK
 AT LIBRARY
Short History of Institution First Church in Bisbee--- Healthy Growth of 1907. Books For Children.

The Copper Queen library was fn- stituted in 1884 when 6 few books were placed in the general offices of the company for the use ot em- p'oyes.
 In December 1887 the comLany put up building on the present library site, the ground floor of which was used as library and reading room with the postoffiee in one corner; the second floor as hall where union religious services were held conduct ed by Rev. J. G. Pritehard. who was at that time librarian and postmaster also. The first religious service was held here in February of 1888.
 Later the building was enlarged, the postoffice moved to larger quarters and its room used as smoking zno game room.
 In 1896 the books were recatalog- ed using the Dewey & Cutter systems which are still in use.
 In 1906 it was found that to meet the needs of our rapidly growing city, larger library and reading room ac- commodations were needed ana the Copper Queen company came forward to meet the need.
 In May of 1906 the books were moved from the old building to a room in Central school building, which the school board loaned for the purpose, and the work of demolishlng the old building to make place for the new began at once.
 In April 1907 the new building was thrown open for the use of the pub lie, and with its large, well lighted reading rooms, beautiful oak furnish ings, comfortable chairs and abunuant reading matter it is library any city might be proud s.
 Its cost was approximately $100, 900. About 5000 books are now on the shelves and about 2500 more will be added as fast as cataloged.
 They comprise the best of fiction, essays, dramas, books on music and art, books on philosophy, science, re- ligion, economics, engineering and travel. Also a full line of histories and biographies. The reference li- brary is receiving additions from time to time.
 The children's department has re- ceived especial attention, having low shelving, well filled with the besL oI books Tor children's reading. Low tables and chairs are provided for the use of the small ones who wish to read in the room and St. Niclo- las and Youths Companion are~ talk en for them.
 About forty-fiye magazines in all are taken, including the best publications of the day in nearly every line. Twenty-Five newspapers are on file, mostly popular dailies from east and west, and there are two German pa. pers, one Italian, one French, one Scandinavian and one Spanish.
 Nearly 600 new members have been added since the opening in the new building, making the total member ship over 5000. The circulation has more than doubled in that time, 1210 being the number of books put ouI in March and 2674 in November.
 Several improvements are planned for 1908. One oi these is a bulletin board for book lists and notices, etc
 The card catalogue is now ready for use and will be a great assistance to borrowers in locating books u1' special topics.
 New scientific books were placed on the shelves at the library during December:
 Reinforced Concrete--Hill.
 Notes on Assaying-Lodge. ...
 Thunder and Lightning-Flam' marion.
 New Creations in Plant Life HarWood.
 Earth in Past Ages-Herrich.
 Electricity of Today-Gibson.
 Electrical achinery-Crocker.
 'N" Rays-Blondlot.
 Study of Elementary Electricity s. John.
 Triumphs of Science-Lane.
 A. B. c. of Photomicrography- Walmsley.
 Manual of Assaying-Brown.
 Waves and Ripples-Fleming.
 Standard Wiring-Cushing.
 Children's Stories of Great Scien- tists-Wright.
 Extinct Animals-Lamkester Economies of Road Construction Gillette.