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Thursday, October 17, 2013

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

45 Pleasant St, Woburn, MA 01801

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.


ARCHIVES & LOCAL HISTORY

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.

Books about Carlisle. (Above and two photos below.)



http://www.carlislemosquito.org/index.php/archive-pulldown/archives

The old section of the Library is upstairs, under lock and key. Doesn't appear to be used for anything other than light storage.

 
Lovely woods behind the Library.

J. V. Fletcher Library, Westford, Massachusetts (Genealogy Section)

J. V. Fletcher Library
Westford, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts
1895


Stained glass above the front door.
Genealogy Section.
The above photo and 3 below were taken in the old section of the Library, and is under lock and key. I loved the wooden blinds.



Looking down on the Reading Room.

Groton Public Library, Groton, Massachusetts -- Genealogy and History Section

Groton Public Library
Groton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts


New (above) and Old (below) sections.

Most of the Genealogy and History books were under lock and key.