Monrovia Public Library - Monrovia, CA
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silverquill
N 34° 08.911 W 118° 00.108
11S E 407645 N 3779076
The new public library in Monrovia, California, was just opened in 2009, situated in Library Park, with open spaces, benches, a veteran memorial, and a statue of Mark Twain sitting on a bench.
Waymark Code: WM6YZK
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/08/2009
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From the library web site:
Monrovia's Public Library came into being due to the efforts of the women who belonged to the Saturday Afternoon Club, the forerunner of the Women's Club of Monrovia. In 1891, just 5 years after the City of Monrovia was founded, the Saturday Afternoon Club was organized and almost immediately, the members started working towards the establishment of a public library.
In 1905, the steel magnate Andrew Carnegie, who was funding library construction across the United States, agreed to donate $10,000 for a library building if the City of Monrovia would provide the land and furnish the library.
The city purchased what is now Library Park and built its first free-standing library. It opened its doors on January 27, 1908 with a collection of 5,000 books. This library was loved by the community and served the city well for the next 45 years.
A 14,000 sq ft. facility was built in the 1950s for a population half the current size of Monrovia. As the population grew it was clear Monrovia had outgrown the small, outdated building.
Overwhelming voter approval of a bond issue on the ballot in 2007 got the $16 million project funded. Construction began later that same year. Just two years after that historic vote, Monrovia opens the doors to its new Public Library—a 28,000-square-foot environmentally-friendly and sustainable building with adult, child and teen areas; a community room; a heritage room; and new, improved and expanded technology, all housed in ... “A true information center to serve Monrovia for this generation and generations to come.”
Classification of Library: Public Library (Open to all)
Internet access available: Yes - Library Terminal: Register with Library Clerk to use
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Wednesday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday - Saturday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday CLOSED
Approximate date of opening.: 01/01/2009
Library Website: [Web Link]
Additional Internet Connection Options: Not listed
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