Welland County Library
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Welland County Library
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The Welland County Library Association operated from March 20, 1946 to the spring of 1971. It was a cooperative scheme of book-buying with the aim of providing a book service to rural communities in Welland County where there were no established libraries. They provided book deliveries and later operated a bookmobile.
The first location was in the Niagara Falls Public Library. Later a room was obtained in the Children's Reception Centre on South Pelham Road in Welland. Finally the building that became their home was constructed at 650 South Pelham Road in 1954. This building later operated as the Northwest Branch of the Welland Public Library from 1972 to 2009.
The first location was in the Niagara Falls Public Library. Later a room was obtained in the Children's Reception Centre on South Pelham Road in Welland. Finally the building that became their home was constructed at 650 South Pelham Road in 1954. This building later operated as the Northwest Branch of the Welland Public Library from 1972 to 2009.
Collection Items
New Welland County Bookmobile parked at Welland County Library, c. 1960
Colour photograph of the new Welland County Bookmobile parked at the Welland County Library, c. 1960.
It would later be purchased by Welland Public Library and operated by that institution from 1972-1979, when they replaced it with another…
It would later be purchased by Welland Public Library and operated by that institution from 1972-1979, when they replaced it with another…
Welland County bookmobile visits Stevensville Public Library, c. 1968
Five black and white photographs showing the Welland County bookmobile visiting the Stevensville Public Library, c. 1968. The last two photos show the interior of the recently renovated Stevensville Public Library.
Welland County Librarians in workshop at Port Colborne Public Library, March 15, 1961
Black and white photograph showing Welland County Librarians in a workshop at the Port Colborne Public Library, March 15, 1961.
Also included in the files is the newspaper article from the next days edition of the Welland Tribune about the event.
Also included in the files is the newspaper article from the next days edition of the Welland Tribune about the event.
New Welland County Bookmobile goes into service, January 20, 1960
Five black and white photographs showing dignitaries posing in front of and inside the new Welland County Bookmobile, which went into service that day on January 20, 1960.
In the second photograph, from left to right: Librarian Eileen Hodgson,…
In the second photograph, from left to right: Librarian Eileen Hodgson,…
Welland County Library building at 650 South Pelham Road, c. 1957
Two black and white photographs of the Welland County Library building at 650 South Pelham Road, c. 1957. It was built in 1954.
Welland County Library staff pose in front of library building at 650 South Pelham Road, c. 1957
Black and white photograph of Welland County Library staff posing in front of the library building at 650 South Pelham Road, c. 1957.
From left to right: unidentified, Librarian Eileen Hodgson, and library assistant Lorraine Wilkins.
From left to right: unidentified, Librarian Eileen Hodgson, and library assistant Lorraine Wilkins.
Welland County Librarian Eileen Hodgson posing with children by bookmobile, c. 1957
Black and white photograph showing Welland County Librarian Eileen Hodgson posing with children and other staff by the bookmobile, c. 1957.
Also included in the files is a promotional bookmark that features the same photo, along with the names of…
Also included in the files is a promotional bookmark that features the same photo, along with the names of…
Sketch of planned Welland County Library building held by Lorraine Wilkins and Mary Alvin, July 21, 1954
Black and white photograph showing a sketch of the planned Welland County Library building held by Lorraine Wilkins and Librarian Mary Alvin, July 21, 1954.
Also included in the files is a newspaper article featuring the photo from the July 22,…
Also included in the files is a newspaper article featuring the photo from the July 22,…
Welland County Library school service booklet, c. 1949
Scanned booklet from the Welland County Library describing their service to rural schools in Welland County, c. 1949.
G.F. Broadley of Fort Erie, Welland County Library Board member, c. 1949
Black and white photograph of G.F. Broadley of Fort Erie, Welland County Library Board member, c. 1949.
M.A. Mansfield of Fonthill, Welland County Library Board member, c. 1949
Black and white photograph of M.A. Mansfield of Fonthill, Welland County Library Board member, c. 1949.
R.C. Chambers of Fenwick, Welland County Library Board member, c. 1949
Black and white photograph of R.C. Chambers of Fenwick, Welland County Library Board member, c. 1949.
E.G. Hill of Burnaby, Welland County Warden and County Library Board member, c. 1949
Black and white photograph of E.G. Hill of Burnaby, Welland County Warden and County Library Board member, c. 1949.
Simeon Corfield of Stamford, Welland County Library Board member, c. 1949
Black and white photograph of Simeon Corfield of Stamford, Welland County Library Board member, c. 1949.
Presentation by staff of the Welland County Library and Welland Public Library titled "What Happens To A Book?" c. 1956
Black and white photograph of a presentation by staff of the Welland County Library and Welland Public Library titled "What Happens To A Book?" at an unidentified event, c. 1956. Welland County Librarian Keith Crouch is on the right.
Official opening of the Welland County Library building, October 20, 1954
Two black and white photographs of the official opening of the Welland County Library building, October 20, 1954. From left to right: Librarian Keith Crouch, Deputy Chairman George F. Broadley of Fort Erie, County Warden Claude Brewster, Dr. C.F.…
Laying of the cornerstone for the Welland County Library building, July 21, 1954
Black and white photograph showing dignitaries laying the cornerstone for the Welland County Library building at 650 South Pelham Road in Welland, July 21, 1954.
From left to right: G.H. Hamilton, Mary Alvin, Reeve Hugh Summers, and county Warden…
From left to right: G.H. Hamilton, Mary Alvin, Reeve Hugh Summers, and county Warden…
Welland County Library bookmobile making a delivery, c. 1954
Black and white photograph of the Welland County Library bookmobile making a delivery, c. 1954.
Patrons browsing Welland County Library book section at unidentified location, c. 1954
Black and white photograph of patrons browsing the Welland County Library book section at an unidentified location, c. 1954.
Mary Alvin of Welland County Library shows books to patrons in bookmobile, c. 1954
Black and white photograph of Mary Alvin of Welland County Library showing books to patrons in bookmobile, c. 1954.
Also included in the files is a newspaper article that features the photo from the March 13, 1954 edition of the Globe and Mail.…
Also included in the files is a newspaper article that features the photo from the March 13, 1954 edition of the Globe and Mail.…
Lorraine WiIkins of Welland County Library issues books to patrons, c. 1954
Black and white photograph showing Lorraine WiIkins of the Welland County Library issuing books to patrons Sandra Sherk, Murray Bertrand, and Diane Walker, c. 1954.
Also included in the files is a newspaper article that features the photo from the…
Also included in the files is a newspaper article that features the photo from the…
Welland County Librarian Mary Alvin posing with children by bookmobile, c. 1951-1952
Three black and white photographs of Welland County Librarian Mary Alvin posing with children by the County bookmobile, c. 1951-1952.
Also included in the files is a promotional bookmark that features a photo from the same session, along with the…
Also included in the files is a promotional bookmark that features a photo from the same session, along with the…
Mr. G.H. Hamilton, Chairman of the Welland County Library Board, c. 1949
Black and white photograph of Mr. G.H. Hamilton, Chairman of the Welland County Library Board, c. 1949.
Mrs. M.J. MacInnis of Fonthill, Welland County Library Board member, c. 1949
Black and white photograph of Mrs. M.J. MacInnis of Fonthill, Welland County Library Board member, c. 1949.
New Welland County Library book truck, children posing in front in Niagara Falls, c. 1949
Black and white photograph of the new Welland County Library book truck, with children posing in front in Niagara Falls, c. 1949.
Also included in the files is a promotional pamphlet featuring the photo, a description of the service, and a list of…
Also included in the files is a promotional pamphlet featuring the photo, a description of the service, and a list of…
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