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History of Keighley Library
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REVIEW The second in a series of talks to celebrate the centenary year of Keighley Public Library took place in the lecture hall at the library on the afternoon of 16th March 2004. An enthusiastic audience of 17 were present to hear the inspiring and informative story of ‘The History of Keighley Library’ from Senior Information Manager, Pauline Barfield. From its early origins as the library of the Mechanics Institute to the modern day service, the audience heard the full and interesting history of Keighley Library including the tale of how Keighley came to be the first town in England to benefit from the munificence of Andrew Carnegie and also to be the first town to confer its freedom on Mr. Carnegie. The talk was very well received and prompted an informal discussion including questions and positive comments about the library with some interesting reflections and recollections about the past service as well as some thoughts for the future. Afterwards, Councillor Laurence Brocklesby proposed a vote of thanks on behalf of all those present and the speaker was presented with flowers from the staff of Keighley Local Studies Library. |
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March 16th | ||
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2.30pm | ||
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