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History of the Library
The Long History of the Cranbrook Public Library. By Mike Selby, Community Development Librarian, Cranbrook Public Library 1920s The Cranbrook Public Library opened its doors to the public on July 4, 1925. The small collection of donated books was housed in a room over the Post Office where rent was only $5 a month. Although…
Local History
1920s The Cranbrook Public Library opened its doors to the public on July 24, 1925. The small collection of donated books was housed in a room over the Post Office where rent was only $5 a month. Although open only 9 hours a week, the library boasted a membership of 95 persons. Mrs. A.S. Rumsey,…
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