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History Of The
Brussels, Public Library
(continued)
iii .Fehruary 19.11 the reading
rooms were closed alter six p.m.
for a week due to failure or the
electric system The board offered
a reward of $10.00 ( a consider-
able amount in those days) for
kowledge or People defacing
books. The library lists, 3,816
.books, 290 using books, and 6,209
books taken out in the year.
In 1914 the Presbyterians held
Wednesday Prayer meetings, and
Sunday School in the library
while their church was being
built. Cooking lessons were eon-
ducted by the W.I, for LIVO. weeks,
and the Farmers Club held month-
ly meetings.
In February 1917 new rules
were issued for the distribution
of books, and shorter summer
hours were authorized, In 1920 a
committee interviewed the couri,.
cil for an increase in the grant,
There 'WaS to be a charge of 50c
for the use of the library when
light was used, otherwise there
was no charge. The reeve was
asked to obtain an increase in
the county grant.
The assistant inspector, of libr-
aries was present at the March
1922 meeting of th board. In.
February Fred 'McCracken paint-
ed the exterior for $48.00. In 1927
the interior was decorated and
the Books of Knowledge pur-
chased. In 1931 the W.I. used the
basement for a ten day course in.
toad values and cookery.
In, 1935 the Legion was given.
permission to build a memorial
on the grounds. A, separate room
was fitted for a children's room.
During war years the Red Cross
used the basement for work
room. In 1943 a County Library
was organized with the head-
quarters Goderich. A new
supply of readnig material would
thus be provided.
in 19.16 Mrs. Scott. librarian,
obtained her Class 1i. certificate
in Librarianship. Since 1947 the
Liens Club held meetings twice
a montu -in the library. They
donated an electric stove for the
kitchen.
in 1949 the exterior of the build
ing was painted and water fac-
ilities installed in tha isitelieus
Inn 1950 the Legion erected it
numument in memory of those
who had served in, World War
IL
In 1960 the Lions Club and
cooperated in redecOrating Vie
basement. In. July 1953 four tend!
ers were received for a new
furnace. The tender of J. H.
Stretton for $2455.00 was ac-
cepted. In 1958 acoustic ceil-
ing tile and new light fixtilres
were placed in the library main
room. In 1964 more washroom'
facilities were addded for the
convenience of the public attend-
ing the library. Recently a maga-
zine rack has been. placed in the
reading room and a new front
door and entrance has been In-
stalled.
Througluitit the past fifty fiVo
years the library hag served the
tomminity in many ways. Tilt,
room provides good magazines
under excellent lighting. The I
library has been served by effic-
lent and courteous librarians, The
basement IS used for regular
meetings of 'various organizations
of the cOnimunity. Tribute must
brj paid to the Library Boards
down through the years who have
served well in care of the build-
ing. still keeping it attractive,
modern in enuipmentand Useful
to the community. More citizens
should visit the library not only to
Use its literature facilities but to
the excellent
Librarian.
1880 — Mrs. Crozier
1881 — Mrs. G. E. Cow,Per
1885 -1887 — Miss Ross
1888 - 1898 Miss Dolly Shaw
189.8 - 1908 1— Miss McNaughton
1908 - 16 — Mrs. Jessie Kerr
1917 • 41 — Mrs. Lowry
1941 - 40 — Mrs. Ballantyne
1946 - 5,8 — Mrs. W. S. Scott
1958 - 59 Mrs. H. Kerney
1959 - 1961 Mrs. Clarence Smith
1962 - 64 — Mrs, William Speir
1965 Mrs. Clare Long, Present
Librarian
County Library supplies a con- see at first hand
tinual set of hooks, the reading facilities provided.
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