On Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, the Canastota Public Library will celebrate the 125th anniversary of the signing of the library\u2019s charter by the state Board of Regents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several events will be happening in the next week to celebrate those 125 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The public is invited to attend a \u201cCheers to 125 Years\u201d open house. The open house is planned for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, with an historic display in the Lawson Community Room, a slide show of the library through the years, giveaways and raffles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m., Library Director Liz Metzger will present the second Canalside Talk of the season as she presents, \u201cThe History of the Canastota Public Library\u201d on the second floor of the library. The talk will include changes to the library, the Dewey and Carnegie connections, special guests to the library and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The library\u2019s birth began in the spring of 1896. A group of Canastota citizens began a rally for a public library. They consulted with the Board of Regents; soon steps were underway to establish a facility for the village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By August 1896, the local school board had appointed a library board and had voted to start the library with a fund of $200. New York state matched these funds, and private subscriptions also added to the kitty. An agreement was reached with Miss Julia Perkins to furnish a room and to care for the books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Canastota Library officially opened Sept. 4, 1896, in Miss Perkin\u2019s home (which became the White Elephant Restaurant in the 1950s). When the library first opened, its collection consisted of 774 books and 11 magazine subscriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Board of Regents issued the library\u2019s charter Oct. 15, 1896, establishing the Canastota Public Library as a school district library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Canastota Public Library is located at 102. W. Center St., Canastota. The library has been providing services to the community since 1896.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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