Life From The Roots: Flint Public Library, Middleton, Essex Co., Massachusetts -- See The Resources for Genealogists

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.

Friday, January 12, 2024

Flint Public Library, Middleton, Essex Co., Massachusetts -- See The Resources for Genealogists

Flint Public Library

1 S Main St, Middleton, MA

Phone: (978) 774-8132

https://flintlibrary.org/

This lovely library was built in 1889, and in 2006 there was an expansion. It is the only library I know of that is closed on Saturday but is open on Sunday. So, I went on an early spring Sunday and was very busy. Oh, I love old libraries and stained glass, so I was very happy I visited on April 24, 2022.

I loved the stained glass on the main floor reading rooms.

The balcony is for the local history collection. (Shown below.)

Local History in the Library

The library houses its local history collection on the balcony, where these items may be browsed. This collection includes:

Masconomet Regional High School Yearbooks, 1960-present
issues of The Tri-Town Transcript, 1989-present
issues of The Village Reporter, 1998-2009
issues of The Town Crossing, 2007
books by Middleton authors
a selection of historic maps of Middleton
a variety of historic books from and about Middleton, Essex County, and Massachusetts

Vital Records for Middleton may be viewed upon request.

A group of dedicated volunteers is working on compiling binders of photographs, articles, and other sources that relate to various aspects of the history of Middleton. These binders are available to look at in the library, upon request. The topics include: