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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 01, 1967
Page
6
Library board chairmen George Lee announced new hours for the library. Open Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays from 2 to 5, Thursdays 2 to 4 pm, and Saturdays 12 noon to 5 pm with possible adjustments based on patron response. The need for more open hours has been recognized for many years.
A new library system will replace the old method. Adults pay 50 cents for 12 months and 25 cents for children. Each subscriber receives a rules packet and a registration card to show at borrowing time, with the library registration number noted on the card.
A class project by final year students at the Niag ara Parks Commission School of Horticulture advances a landscaped model. Led by Lidken the group, with academic interest, aims to improve the school creek area and seeks donations and volunteers.
The nylon matting at the front is specially suited for public buildings. It absorbs a gallon of water per square yard, allowing damp boots to be left on it. For cleaning, it is lifted and hosed. Surprisingly, its appearance is very attractive.
A fragment notes an assembly room location in the basement of the new library. Readable text suggests a planning or room naming detail within the library project. No dates or organizations are evident in the fragment.
The charter of the Duke of Devonshire chapter of the I C D E hangs on the old library wall. White plaster busts of famous persons were gifts many years ago.
The article notes future library upgrades including duct work for air conditioning and wiring to play quiet music to maintain hush. A main desk cable for electronic stamping may arrive, a phone is promised, and regional board contact is expected for requested books. Basement rooms may be used for regular library functions.
The project includes perimeter lighting around the building. Light costs range from 350 to 400 dollars, with the contract covering perimeter lighting as part of the overall price.
A small basement galley named the servery is designed to handle light meals like coffee and doughnuts for groups but is not yet equipped.
The South Central Regional Library Board held its first annual meeting at the Plainsman Restaurant. Attendees from Tatton included library board chairman George Gee and Mrs Lee, Mayor Les Duby and Mrs Duby, secretary Doug Copeland and Mrs Copeland, and member Fred New and Mrs New. The board plans TV screen access to stored pages, video book data via central videotape, and other services across Brant, Halton and Wentworth. Clark Johnson was re elected chairman, budget set for 1967, and new services approved including library architechs and book-drop units. a district fieldman will coordinate in three counties, with possible bookmobile visits.
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