This week commemorates National Library Week! The theme for this week is “Welcome to Your Library,” promotes the idea that libraries extend beyond the four walls of a building.
This year transformed the way libraries provide information to the public, either through digital books, online articles, or other services.
Although these services were not invented yet in the early 20th century, libraries worked to meet the needs and interests of a wide range of users.
This article, featured in November 16, 1920 Perth Amboy Evening News, mentions how Children’s Book Week has been endorsed nation-wide by many educators in the country. It is a time when children and parents flock to the Public Library to take part in Book Week activities.
Newspapers also advertise books for leisure readers. In this column, featured in July 22, 1916 Perth Amboy Evening News, several novels were highly recommended. You may recognize many of these titles!
This article above, featured in June 3, 1916 Perth Amboy Evening News, mentions providing resources for seniors who are considering a particular vocation after high school. This blog emphasizes the fact that resources are provided for both men and women.
Leaving for vacation over the summer? No sweat! This article, featured in May 27, 1916 Perth Amboy Evening News, mentions how patrons can keep up to 10 books without renewal from June 1st to October 1st. Happy Reading!
(Contributed by Kristi Chanda)