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In 1929, the board adopted a new policy for library employment.There would be one full time librarian and one full time assistant, both were to be graduates of accredited library schools.
In 1929, the board adopted a new policy for library employment.There would be one full time librarian and one full time assistant, both were to be graduates of accredited library schools.
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'"Public library is being transformed from the monumental institution of a few decades past to a place of practical service. Instead of a library becoming a place of storage of books, merely for their own sake, it becomes a place for exchange of information of any kind that the members of the community may desire to obtain." -- Miss Eugenia Glenn
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In 1903, the Trustees asked Mr. James {{Surname|Mullins}}, one of the trustees, to write to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Carnegie Andrew Carnegie] asking for funds for a new building. He did and soon received a reply offering $12,000 for the building project. The Trustees felt that this was insufficient and Mr. Mullins, at their urging, wrote again and asked for $15,000. Mr. Carnegie agreed, with the requirement that Wooster raise $500 a year for the building's maintenance.
The Trustees bought property on the northwest corner of Market and Larwill Streets from John Fawcett {{Surname|Larwill}}. The building was designed by architect Vernon {{Surname|Redding}} of Mansfield and build by John {{Surname|King}} of Galion. The total cost of the project was $23,000 which included: architect's fee of $525, land purchase $4,500, building cost $14,262 and the remainder reported as miscellaneous expenses which included heating, plumbing, furniture, etc. In May 1905 the building was dedicated. Although Carnegie funds were responsible for the construction of the buildings, the library was never designated as a Carnegie Library.
The Depression years of 1931-33 were lean for the library. Loans from the citizens national Bank and contributions from interested residents helped supplement the reduced tax collections. The library was able to stay open although the hours were reduced.
The Depression years of 1931-33 were lean for the library. Loans from the citizens national Bank and contributions from interested residents helped supplement the reduced tax collections. The library was able to stay open although the hours were reduced.