Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-11
Public Library Notes
From All Over State

A glimpse at the copy" now being
prepared by Assistant Librarian w. H.
Livingston Of the State library for the
Forthcoming number of the Library
Bulletin discloses some very interest
ing matter concerning the additions py
gifts and purchase to the numerous
public libraries throughout the State
Some were not fortunate enough to pc
favored with either books or cash, put
most had at least small amount OF
one or the other. Some OF the IL
brarians in their reports to the state
librarian make mention Of noteworthy
events in the routine of their work, so
that all in all these reports furnishes
was stated-some very interesting
matter, from which we Gull the follow
ing:
Augusta-(Already published in full
in the Journal)
Auburn-Volumns added, 765. Total
volumes in library, 10,S29; pamphlets,
1O,96s.
Bangor-several lots of books do
rated. Request Of $4,000 from late
George s. Lynde Of New York and the
income from about 100000 worth OF
securities from late Luther H. Peirce OF
Chicago. ....,..... ..-.. s..
Bath-1S9 books donated.
Belfast-29 volumes of almanacs,
1898 and 1S00-57 and valuable books.
A STUDY hour" which has been in
operation since January has proved
very interesting and instructive. Inc
use of rooms in school building was
granted and friends give their time Tor
the "story telling" etc. The AUDIENCES
run from 25 to 100, according to the
weather The work has increased the
Juvenile reading at the library.
Bradford-50 books and pamphlets
donated Arrangements are being
made to send small Travelling libra
ries" to outside districts, deputy libra
rians being appointed to have the care
and charge Of the books.
Brunswick-3O books and SO cash,
beside gifts of $1,000 from w. ]. Cur
| tbs for maintenance of grounds and
$4,000 from late Mrs. Augusta c. Cur
tis for library. The rooms have re-
ceived new ceilings, floors and paint.
Data is being collected concerning the
towns sea captains. with anything
connected with their lives, vessels. etc.
Wetherle Library, Castine-$3 cash
and 30 books donated. A model of
square-rigged ship has been presented
by Ed Collin, former resident but
now Of New Haven, Ct. Castine has
less than 1000 population. but 1884
books were taken out during the past
year.
| Dover-The Battleshipe Maine tab
let, presented by the government, was
dedicated on May 8. 1915.
| Gardiner-Received s25 from Mer-
rick Hopkins fund and SIS from Lii
brary Assn. Magazine fund, with SO
books donated. Total volumes, 24,5O1.
Largest circulation for month, 1882;
for week. 627; for day, as6.
Gorham-4Oo books donated. Years
circulation: Main library, 1881;
branches, us; total, 1878.
Greenvile-4O as gifts, 81 from State
and 800 worth BY purchase. The
trustees and an interested friend do all
the library work without pay. The Ii
brary has been moved into larger quar-
tiers. made necessary by its growth.
| Case Memorial. Kenduskeag - 80
books donated. This library was built
two years ago by Mrs. Eugene Rust Of
Boston as a memorial to her parents.
1t cost about $4,000. The opening was
on March 6, 1916, 1t is run under the
auspices Of the ". C. T. u, which had
had charge Of the public library since
1885,.
Lewiston-Received, u. S. Docs. and
Maine Docs.
New Gloucester-This public library
is supported entirely by the town.
Every bit Of the funds has been raised
by the voters, with the exception Of
one legacy, which gives an income Of
$50. Fully 70 per cent. Of the popula-
ton make use in some way of the Ii
brary.
Oakland-$25 and 30 books donated.
with ATS clock, bought with money
raised by series Of entertainments
given by the Tuesday Club and
churches; two pictures by the Tuesday
Club and engravings from Mrs. Me-
dora Small. The circulation for the
first II months in the new building
was 1000 volumes.
Oxford-Freeland Holmes Library
% books and a set OF Record Of War Of
Rebellion donated.
Pittsfeld-Eight books donated.
Portland-The use by the High
school students has proved very bene-
fetal. Reference books were placed
on the open shelves and much used.
Use Of a room was given debating
clubs Of Portland and Dering Highs.