The Watkins Glen Public Library is a public library located in Watkins Glen, New York. Founded in 1870 as the Ladies' Library, the library migrated between different transitional spaces during its early history.[1] In 1896, it was formally chartered as a school district public library. In 1940, it found a formal home on the second floor of the Watkins Glen Municipal Building. In 1956, the library's charter was extended to correspond with the Watkins Glen Central School District. However, this location was not easily accessible and the library moved for a street-accessible building constructed in 1987, where it remains to this day.
Watkins Glen Public Library | |
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Location | 610 South Decatur Street Watkins Glen, NY 14891 |
Type | Public |
Established | 1870 |
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Director | Tracy Savard |
Website | https://watkinsglenlibrary.org/ |
The library is a member of the Southern Tier Library System.[2]
References
edit- ^ "History". Watkins Glen Public Library. Watkins Glen Public Library. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
- ^ "Member Library Directory". Southern Tier Library System. Southern Tier Library System. Retrieved 7 November 2019.