Waltham Public Library - Waltham, MA
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The Waltham Public Library, part of the Minuteman Library System, is along Main Street.
Waymark Code: WMRK0W
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 07/01/2016
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In Waltham, along Main Street, is the Waltham Public Library.
The library is located on the north side of the road, west of the Post Office on the south side of the road.
The building has several parts to it. The part facing the road, I believe, is the oldest part, with a dated stone of 1914 lodged between two stairs leading to the entrance. The building has several sections going back. Parking is behind the library, where there is another entrance. There is a map linked to the web site.
The library web site has the following about its history:
"Waltham Public Library traces its roots to 1865 when the town created what was called the Free Town Library. It was formed from the merger of three older libraries: the Waltham Social Club, the Rumford Institute, and the Agricultural Library Association. The new library was located on the top floor of a bank building, later, in 1880, moving to new quarters at the corner of Charles and Moody Streets.
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In 1913 the planning committee decided that the new library's site would be where the old Central House stood on Main Street. It went back to 1679 and was run as a tavern by a David Smith. Loring and Leland, architects in Boston, were chosen in 1914 for the design of the new building, and the groundbreaking was held on October 23 of that year. The formal dedication of the new library was held on December 11, 1915 with a gala event, and the library reopened to welcome patrons on the thirteenth."
Since then, there have been several additions and renovations, the latest in 1994, when the buidling area was doubled.
Classification of Library: Public Library (Open to all)
Internet access available: Yes - Your Laptop: Free
Additional Internet Connection Options:
Wifi available where you can hook up with your device or Internet via computers there.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday - Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm
Approximate date of opening.: 12/11/1915
Library Website: [Web Link]
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