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Waterford Library (207)-583-2050 Location: Waterford Library is located on routes 35/37 in Waterford Flat near the old town hall on Keoka Lake. |
Hours: Monday 2-6 |
History
Prior to 1899, the Ladies Sewing Circle of Waterford carried on a lending library at the Knight store, run by Sarah and Carrie Knight. In 1899, the Circle incorporated as the Ladies Library Association of Waterford, electing Sarah Knight as its first librarian. Three years later, Mrs. Florence Rounds was elected assistant librarian. Interest in the library grew and more room was needed for books. The Knight sisters began construction of a stone building on the front of their lot, but both died only a few weeks apart in August 1911. In 1912 the old association turned its property over to the newly formed Waterford Library Association. Mrs. Rounds was chosen as the new librarian and she appointed Miss Charlotte Morse (Fillebrown) as her assistant librarian.
On Oct. 1, 1937 a fire destroyed the Knight Store, part of the library and other nearby buildings. Renovations to the library were made in early 1938. The association received the deed to the land where the store had been, a gift from Albert Rice, Mabel Gage and Dr. Bishop. That land now houses the Rice Museum, moved from Rice Hill to the site in 1978.
In South Waterford, the Bear Mountain Library Association was started in 1928, along with the Community Club, which supported the library for 48 years. The Library was moved to the first floor of the home of Flora Hamlin Abbott, a great benefactor of the library along with her sister, Alice Hamlin Warren. On September 30, 1994, the Bear Mountain Library merged with the Waterford Library in the Flat. The consolidation leaves the town with one library serving all Waterford residents - both year-round and seasonal.
Borrower's Information
The library is open to all residents of Waterford, including summer residents. All that is necessary to borrow a book is to register and become a member. There is no charge for membership.
Books and video cassettes may be borrowed for a two-week period. A library membership must be held in order to check materials out. Materials may be renewed for an additional two weeks, providing no one is waiting to use them.
Services
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Special Events
The library hold various fund-raising events during the summer, including a book sale on July 4. Other annual events include a Halloween open house, the Sheena Fraser garden lecture and a family Christmas party.