Tyngsborough Public Library, Tyngsborough, Massachusestts -- (See The Resources for Genealogists)

Tyngsborough Public Library is one small town away from me and has a population of about 12,000. Although the library is quite small, the large private genealogy room is worth a visit. It is in a building shared with the Town Hall, which makes it convenient to get vital records such as birth, marriage, and death certificates. Photos taken May 24, 2022, February 27, 2023, and September 2023. There is plenty of parking.

Tyngsborough Public Library

25 Bryant Ln, Tyngsborough, MA 01879

Phone:  (978-649-7361)

Website: https://www.tynglib.org/

Carol Bacon was a past Library Director, who was very interested in genealogy and was a member of the genealogy club I was in. She had a major hand in getting the Special Collections Room established. We had a few genealogy meetings in this room. Outside, there is a nice bench in her honor (photo below.)

There is even a collection of the 1790 census books. I used to go to Boston to see these, before the internet.

The Mayflower Silver books are on the top shelf.

Genealogy Club

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 146:00—7:00 PMTown Hall Community RoomTyngsborough Public Library25 Bryant Lane, Tyngsborough, MA, 01879

Join us for a meeting of the Genealogy Club! All are welcome to explore genealogy with us. 

The topic of the February meeting will be "What you should know before you buy a DNA Test" with Diane Laferriere, Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Inc. (MSOG) Treasurer.

Advanced registration is recommended. Please register at this site. https://tynglib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/genealogy-club-5/

The older pictures below were taken on February 27, 2023.

The Organ Concert and a Bell Ringing Concert i at the Methuen Memorial Music Hall

On August 30, 2023, I went with a friend to hear my first organ concert. When we entered the building and saw the organ, I was surprised at how massive it was.

The Methuen Memorial Music Hall

192 Broadway (Rt. 28)

Methuen, Massachusetts

Phone: (978) 685-0693

Website: https://mmmh.org/welcome-2024/

The ceiling was beautiful.

The organist was from Houston, Texas.

We were early and by the time the concert started, every seat was taken.

Another view of the ceiling.

 

I went back to take daytime photos and to attend a concert given by the New England Ringers. For all performances, we are not allowed to take photos.

The program on the night I went.

Amesbury Public Library, Amesbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts (See The Resources for Genealogists)

 

I visited this library on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Parking was tight because six churches were having their craft fairs that day. A lot of people were walking around and it was very festive. "The free public library has operated from its current location since opening day on April 24, 1902." (From their website.)

149 Main St, Amesbury, Essex Co., MA 01913

Phone: (978) 388-8148

website: https://amesburylibrary.org/

The main desk as you enter the library. (Above and below.)

This is the Amesbury Room    Local History Collection

It is located on the main floor near the entrance. There were plenty of history/genealogy books as shown in the next seven photos. The library has an archivist and a special archives room, however, this was a Saturday and it was closed. I loved the wooden blinds. The only thing this library was missing was a card catalog.

In front of the old fireplace is the reference librarian's desk. She was very helpful with an informative walk-around. The room had copy machines, current newspapers, and other reading material. All paintings were done by C. H. Davis, a "renowned landscape artist and Amesbury native." The library flyer states he studied in France and his works are at the MFA in Boston and Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. There are 16 of his oil paintings in the library.

Archives/Special Collections: Meghan Fahey, Head of Archives, 978-992-2123 – mfahey@amesburylibrary.org

The Local History Collections at https://www.amesburylibrary.org/233/Local-History-Collections provides more information.

Stairs to the children's room, a  view of the room, and the back stairs.

Down these stairs is the new addition to the library.

The Director's Office on the left, and below view is the new addition.

These front doors will take you down to the front courtyard of the Library.