the foxburg free library
history
The Parish Memorial Library
The first library in the community of Foxburg was established by the Reverend A. E. Angell. The Reverend Angell started a small library in the guild rooms of the Memorial Church of Our Father. The library was called "The Parish Memorial Library" and was located in the guild rooms of the church. The members of the church had donated all the books. Some of the genres that were included in the collection were adventure, biography, autobiography, fiction, history, poetry, religious, science, and travel. A public meeting was held on September 5, 1898 and it was determined to construct a new free library.
The first library in the community of Foxburg was established by the Reverend A. E. Angell. The Reverend Angell started a small library in the guild rooms of the Memorial Church of Our Father. The library was called "The Parish Memorial Library" and was located in the guild rooms of the church. The members of the church had donated all the books. Some of the genres that were included in the collection were adventure, biography, autobiography, fiction, history, poetry, religious, science, and travel. A public meeting was held on September 5, 1898 and it was determined to construct a new free library.
The Community
The library served the community with many different functions: lyceum lectures and concerts out of New York and Pittsburgh; home talent plays; and library parties, which supported and contributed to the success of the library. Rural schools paid a fee of $2.00 for a box of 50 books to be sent by train or horse and buggy. All information was furnished by The History of Fox Family and Foxburg Free Library: 1886-1986, a pamphlet sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
The library served the community with many different functions: lyceum lectures and concerts out of New York and Pittsburgh; home talent plays; and library parties, which supported and contributed to the success of the library. Rural schools paid a fee of $2.00 for a box of 50 books to be sent by train or horse and buggy. All information was furnished by The History of Fox Family and Foxburg Free Library: 1886-1986, a pamphlet sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
In the Beginning
The official ground breaking for the new community library was held in February of 1909. Construction of the building was entirely from the local gray stone. In 1910, the building was dedicated to the community. At this time, the library was called The Hannah (Fox) Memorial Library, which later became the Foxburg Free Library. Original Plans
The building was designed to house the library, the men's room, and the recreation hall. Five men were appointed as trustees.
The official ground breaking for the new community library was held in February of 1909. Construction of the building was entirely from the local gray stone. In 1910, the building was dedicated to the community. At this time, the library was called The Hannah (Fox) Memorial Library, which later became the Foxburg Free Library. Original Plans
The building was designed to house the library, the men's room, and the recreation hall. Five men were appointed as trustees.
The official ground breaking for the new
library was held in 1909
library was held in 1909
