Whitinsville
Massachusetts
Whitinsville Social Library
History
Today's Whitinsville Social Library has its roots in a meeting held in December of 1844 to discuss a $100 legacy left by Miss Sarah Whitin "to take into consideration the establishment of a Social Library." In February of the 1876, the library, then housed in the new Town Hall, was allocated the sum of $300 by the town and opened as a free public library.
In 1913, the present library building on Church Street was constructed through the efforts of Edward and Arthur Fletcher Whitin, who sold it to the town of Northbridge for $1.00 in 1917.
During the 20th century, the library grew apace of the town. Income from a private trust fund established by the Whitin family augmented the annual municipal allocations. In the 1970's, the library became active in the regional library system and during the 1990's joined CWMARS, the regional automated catalog system, which also provides for public Internet access. In 2001, the library started taking steps to automate the card catalog and circulating systems.
Recent News
Whitinsville Social Library Summer Events - July 2023
July at Whitinsville Social Library Thursday 7/13 at 6 Raising Our Voices: A Song and Story Celebraton Join us on the front lawn of the library as we listen to Davis Bates tell stories, sing, and play guitar. Bring something to sit on as we enjoy…
Read More »Whitinsville Social Library - June 21, 2023
Summer Reading is Here! Tuesday June 27th 10:30 AM Ed The Wizard Ed the Wizard's “Reading is Magic" performance will appear on the front lawn of the library for this AMAZING magic show! Enjoy this family friendly interactive magic…
Read More »Whitinsville Social Library - June 2023
June at Whitinsville Social Library Our Summer Reading Program Begins June 16 Mindfulness With Journaling Monday June 26th 6 pm Craft Night For Adults For June's craft, adults will collage a journal cover using cardstock, magazines,…
Read More »Whitinsville Social Library Happenings Newsletter - May 2023
Explore local parks with our Massachusetts State Parks discount parking pass. Reserve it today to borrow for up to three days. Adult Book Clubs Copies of our book club books are available for pick up at the circulation desk and may be available…
Read More »Whitinsville Social Library Happenings Newsletter - April 2023
Fiction Book Club Tuesday 4/4 @ 6 PM Visit the library to discuss Gilead by Marilynne Robinson. Books are available for pick up at the library. Ebooks are available via Overdrive. Meeting takes place at the library. Snacks related to the book will…
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