45 Pleasant St, Woburn, MA 01801
Phone: (781) 933-0148
Website: https://woburnpubliclibrary.org/
In October 2013, I posted my photos and information about this huge 1879 library and was quite concerned when I saw they were going to enlarge it. I didn't want anything changed. So, when I returned on February 10, 2024, and saw no changes, I was surprised. The above photo is what I took. A ride around to the new parking area showed me the enlargement. Even if you aren't there to get a book or do genealogy, I think you would enjoy walking around, you will come away amazed.
I took so many pictures, but I feel the ones below will give you an idea of this lovely library. The only thing wrong was, I went on a Saturday and the archivist wasn't working and her office was closed. There is an Archives and Local History links below. Some of my surnames from Woburn are Brooks, Carter, Green, Page, Poole, and Winn.
Where the old meets the new.
Copy of a painting of Thomas Carter's Ordination Ceremony. He was my 9th great-grandfather.
There was a long list of their holdings.
This library is one of the largest I've been in, but the most crowded. There are plans to raise funds to eventually enlarge this Library.
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| The sign is announcing the future plans for the library. |
Copy of a painting of Thomas Carter's Ordination Ceremony. He was my 9th great-grandfather.
Genealogy books behind locked cabinet.
Microfilm cabinets, below.
I love the reading room. So many books and no space for more. Nobody was allowed to climb the stairs.
Extremely small computer area (above) and tiny Children's room (below).
Woburn books (above) and genealogy
information below.
The steps I saw as I entered the Library.
