Phoenixville Public Library - Phoenixville, PA
N 40° 07.728 W 075° 30.861
18T E 456177 N 4442179
This library had its beginnings in 1896, as a library operated by the school district.
Waymark Code: WM187FY
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 06/14/2023
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In 1901, Andrew Carnegie approved a plan to build a permanant library here, providing architects and $20,000.
Since then,the library has undergone several enlargements of building and area served. The current collection includes 69,000 items, a computer center and children's library. It is part of the Chester County system of libraries.
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday closed
From the listed website:
In 1901, the Library trustees contacted Andrew Carnegie, famed steel magnate and philanthropist, who was then actively engaged in bestowing Library buildings on worthy communities in the United States and Scotland. Carnegie agreed to supply a town library and sent architect’s plans along with $20,000. The school Directors purchased a lot of land at Second Avenue and Main Streets. The new Library building comprised of Avondale Stone and Indiana Limestone with a high covered ceiling was opened to a grateful public in September 1902. Miss Elmira W. Pennypacker was appointed as the first Director in the new Public Library building.
In the 1920's, the basement was remodeled to become the Children's Library.
In the 1950's, the library service area was expanded when the school district joined with the nearby townships. When funding was increased, now the library could hire a full time librarian.
In 1978, the library joined the Chester County Library system, allowing all patrons of the County to utilize any of the system libraries.
An addition to the library was added in 1987.
A computerized card catalogue was added in the 1990's.
Andrew Carnegie would be proud of this library's continued service to the residents of the school district and the County.
Address of Library Building:
183 2nd Avenue
Phoenixville, PA
19460
Current Use of Building: library
Year Built (optional): 1902
Website about building: [Web Link]
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