<\/a>March 30, 1995<\/p>\nWalworth-Seely Public Library; 3600 Lorraine Drive, Walworth, New York 14568; Telephone: (315)986-1511; FAX: (315)986-5917.<\/p>\n
*January 27, 1960: the Walworth Reading Room opened with an all volunteer staff. The first librarian was MaryJane Bowdy.<\/p>\n
*October 5, 1961: the Walworth Town Board passed a resolution establishing the Walworth-Seely Library to be managed by an appointed board of 5 trustees.<\/p>\n
The first trustees of the library were: Lorraine B. Finley (1961-72), Doris D. Gardner (1961-64), Ethel Henning (1961-79), Esther Wesenberg, and Jay Taber.<\/p>\n
*February 23, 1962: the New York State Board of Regents issued a provisional Charter\u00a0 detailing specifications\u00a0 of its operation<\/p>\n
*March 16, 1962: the library contracted with the Wayne County Library System for exclusive service.<\/p>\n
*August 19, 1962: the library officially opened its doors to the public.<\/p>\n
*January 29, 1969: NYS Board of Regents issued an Absolute Charter.<\/p>\n
*March 5, 1969: the building was sold by the Walworth Chamber of Commerce to the library for $3000. The addition was made in 1970 increasing the square footage to 1490 sq. feet.<\/p>\n
*December 6, 1989:\u00a0 the library endorse the system plan of service of the Pioneer Library System. The Geneva Free Library is the central point of the system.<\/p>\n
*November, 1992: the library moved to the newly built Town Hall Complex. The area was increased to 3200 sq feet of space.<\/p>\n
Here are some interesting facts about our library the happened during 1994:<\/p>\n
*42,600 items were checked out in 1994. This represents a 55% increase during the previous 5 years.<\/p>\n
*The Busiest day was June 7, 386 items were checked out.<\/p>\n
*The Slowest day was January 4th when only 23 items were checked out and then they closed because of a bad snow storm.<\/p>\n
*As of December 31, 1994, there were 3,139 registered borrowers.<\/p>\n
16,541 items of which 1,770 are books, 105 magazine titles, as well as a multi-media computer featuring the Encarta Encyclopedia and color printer. There is also an Ellison letter maker for patron use.<\/p>\n
*The card catalogue was replaced in 1994 with a computer keyboard system that uses a light wand to scan information into its files.<\/p>\n
*Book Jammers is a library club especially for children in grades 4 and up. They share reading interests, help with children’s story hours, explore the many multi-media facts of the library and assist in library duties such as gluing on labels and due date stickers.<\/p>\n
*One evening a week, COMMUNITY PARTNERS: The Homework Place meets in the library. A homework coach is available to assist students with research projects or homework.<\/p>\n
*The Current Trustees are George Schaller, Elaine Leasure, Tom Ormsby, Loren Rachow and John Cojan.<\/p>\n
*Mary Perry is our energetic Head Librarian.<\/p>\n
*Our friendly, experienced Staff:\u00a0 Candace Komorowski\/ Clerk, Lorel Madden\/clerk, Alice Reynolds\/Sr. Clerk, Susan Hermann\/clerk and *Children’s Librarian, Anthony Volpe\/Page.<\/p>\n
On the personal side, I was writing a ladybug story and needed some information. I phoned the library and they not only looked up the correct spelling of the Latin name for ladybugs but counted spots so I’d have the correct name and bug!<\/p>\n
*The new Library hours are: Mondays and Wednesdays AM – 8PM, Tuesdays 10AM – 6PM, Thursdays and Fridays 1PM – 6PM, Saturdays 10AM – 1PM.<\/p>\n
2019 Up-Date: The library has a strong presence with lots of information. Walworth \u2013 Seely Public Library Board of Trustees<\/p>\n
Jessica Vance\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 President<\/p>\n
Drew Britt\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Secretary<\/p>\n
Carol Dame\u00a0\u00a0 Financial Officer<\/p>\n
David Teetsel\u00a0\u00a0 Vice-President<\/p>\n
Vacant\u00a0\u00a0 Trustee Position<\/p>\n
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