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Media Free Library

Sign for "Child Guidance Clinic of Delaware County--Mary Louise Trainer Stephenson Memorial, 2nd Floor" indicates that this agency shared the library building.

Media Free Library

Centennial Book 70

Media Free Library and Borough Hall

The building at this point was no longer used as a library; both the library and Borough Hall would shortly be torn down.

Media Free Library and rear of Media Borough Hall, view from corner of Front and Jackson streets

Media Free Library Clock

Martz (or Marty?) Boyd, top, and Ben Miller, below.

Media Free Library Doll Display

Mary Williamson, wife of board member C. Frank Williamson, is showing the doll to a woman and two Girl Scouts. These dolls (as of 2019) are in the collection of the Media Historic Archives Commission.

Media Free Library,

The building at this point was no longer used as a library, and would shortly be torn down.

Media Free Library, during 50th anniversary year

Media Free Library, entrance

Date for 12030 series based on dated print of this photograph, April 11, 1961, in Folder 12028

Media Free Library, entrance

Media Free Library, exterior, with woman on steps and automobile at curb

The librarian may be Rebecca Smedley

Media Free Library, interior shelves of new room

This photograph shows the new room added to the back of the library, dedicated in April 1961. See Chester Times article, April 21, 1961, page 5.

Media Free Library, interior shelves of new room

This photograph shows the new room added to the back of the library, dedicated in April 1961. See Chester Times article, April 21, 1961, page 5.

Media Free Library, interior, with librarian at desk

The librarian may be Rebecca Smedley. Two World War I posters are visible, along with a large inspirational sign, "Where Hast Thou Gleaned To-Day?"

Media Free Library, ribbon cutting by Arthur Wiltshire, board member

The library's new room was opened in this ribbon cutting ceremony on April 22. 1961. See Chester Times article, April 21, 1961, page 5.

Media Free Library, ribbon cutting by Arthur Wiltshire, board member

The library's new room was opened in this ribbon cutting ceremony on April 22. 1961. See Chester Times article, April 21, 1961, page 5.

Media Free Library, studies for a possible addition

Light penciled extension added to the roofline. The rear of Media Borough Hall is on the right.

Media Free Library, studies for a possible addition

P-12026A overdrawn with proposed second-floor addition. The rear of Media Borough Hall is on the right.