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Library History
  The Beginnings
A Mechanics’ Institute operated from 1851 to 1859, but closed due to lack of financial support. Library service in In 1903, the City passed the first by-law for the operation of the Belleville Public Library, for that year. New by-laws were passed each year thereafter until 1908 when the by-law establishing on-going library operations was passed. The Buildings
The location of the Library prior to 1908 is not definitely known, but was thought to be in rooms on The East Branch Library operated from 1964 to 2002. The old building, with three additions constructed in 1959, 1968 and 1973, also known as the Corby Library was closed on April 27, 2006. The current library, located on The Historical Highlights
1917 - Senator Corby bequeathed a trust fund of $20,000 to the Library
1928 - Angus Mowat hired as Chief Librarian. He served from January 1928 to December 1929, and his family, including son Farley Mowat, lived in the apartment above the Library. 1934 - Olive Delaney hired. Miss Delaney was promoted to Chief Librarian in 1942 and served until her retirement in 1979. Please explore the sub-menus to discover more information about your library today. |
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