FFL Then And Now

Fayetteville Free Library

Then and Now

FAYETTEVILLE FREE LIBRARY

The library at 111 E. Genesee Street –

our home from 1922 – 2003.

• The search for a new home in which the library could grow and provide new services to its patrons ended at the former Stickley factory.

Stickley Factory, 1912

• Plans and dreams came to life with the help of architects and staff

• Renovation begins

• Sept 2003 – May 2003

• The library closed for two weeks in May 2003 to move the library from 111 E. Genesee St. to 300 Orchard St.

• A Grand Opening was held on June 1 2003 with an attendance of over 1,100 community members.

• The staff celebrated a successful Grand Opening.

• Our new location at 300 Orchard Street has provided opportunities for new services and programs!

Patron using our wireless network!

New programs:

•Lunch-n-learn

•Film series for adults

•Sunday Musicale Series

•Adult Computer Classes

• Our Local history closet became it’s own room!

…as well as the addition of a computer lab and computer training classes!

Thank You for your continued support in the past and

in the future.

Susan Considine, Executive Director

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