Westernport Branch Library - Westernport, Maryland
N 39° 29.120 W 079° 02.688
17S E 668147 N 4372461
The Westernport Branch of the Allegany County Library System is located at 66 Main Street in the City of Westernport, Allegany County, Maryland
Waymark Code: WMKP6M
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 05/10/2014
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In the fall of 1924, a local citizen advertised for gift books in a local newspaper and by December 100 books had been donated. The City Council gave its permission to have them placed on the second floor of the city building. They were later moved to First floor of City Building in spring 1945. Construction on the present building began on April 1969 and the new building was dedicated in February 1970. The $170,000 cost was shared by
the Mayor and Commissioners of Westernport, and County Library Trustees, Westvaco, a local citizen, and LSCA Funds.
In the Fall of 2008, the Westernport community celebrated the re-opening of the branch after a 6 month renovation
project. The renovation modernized the layout and updated the infrastructure to support additional demand. In addition, the new furniture compliments “Reeves Woods,” an enchanted forest story hour area made possible by the many gifts of Margaret Reeves. The Adult reading area also features a mobile constructed by local sculptor Kurt Bonello.
Internet access available: Yes - Your Laptop: Free
Hours of Operation:
Monday 2pm-8pm
Tuesday 2pm-8pm
Wednesday 10am-5pm
Thursday 10am-5pm
Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Approximate date of opening.: 04/01/1970
Library Website: [Web Link]
Classification of Library: Not listed
Additional Internet Connection Options: Not listed
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