Life From The Roots: Oct 17, 2013

The Life From The Roots blog topics have changed several times since I began this blog in 2009. I initially wrote only about the family history I had been working on for 20 years. Years later, I was into visiting gardens, historical homes, churches, libraries that had genealogical collections, historical societies, war memorials, and travel/tourism places. I also enjoy posting autographs and photos of famous people I've met or have seen.

Along with my New England roots, other areas include New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada.

Please check out the labels on the right side for topics (please note, they need work). Below the labels and pageviews is a listing of my top nine posts, according to Google. Four of them pertain to Lowell, MA. These posts change often because they are based on what people are reading.

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Woburn Public Library / Winn Memorial Library, Woburn, Massachusetts (See the Resources for Genealogists)

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.

This used to be the children's room. The Artifacts Room is under lock and key. I was able to see inside to take a few pictures prior to somebody who had an appointment.

Copy of a painting of Thomas Carter's Ordination Ceremony. He was my 9th great-grandfather.

There was a long list of their holdings.

Below is my October 17, 2013 post.

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.

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.

Gleason Public Library, Carlisle, Massachusetts (Genealogy Section)

This is another library that had a huge addition. Carlisle, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts is a very small town, but their Library, the Gleason Public Library, was one of my favorites. Librarian spent quite a bit of time with me, and took me to the old section of the Library.