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Is Franklin Public Library in MA the nation's first?
Scoville Public Library in Salisbury, Connecticut claims to be the oldest public library; they have a plaque.
Did New York have the oldest public library?
No, Philadelphia has the oldest library. The Library Company of Philadelphia was founded in 1731.
What is theunited states oldest puplic library?
The Franklin Public Library
Where is the Lost Nation Public Library in Lost Nation located?
The address of the Lost Nation Public Library is: 301 Pleasant St, Lost Nation, 52254 0397
What is the phone number of the Lost Nation Public Library in Lost Nation?
The phone number of the Lost Nation Public Library is: 563-678-2114.
Is the Peabody Public Library the third oldest library in the world?
No, Non of the USA Libraries would count as the 3rd.
What is the oldest library in Boston and what makes it significant in the city's history?
The oldest library in Boston is the Boston Public Library, founded in 1848. It is significant in the city's history because it was the first publicly supported municipal library in the United States, providing free access to books and knowledge for all residents.
Where is the oldest public library located?
Many claims have been made by various countries for the title of "first public library" The Romans had collections of Greek and Latin scrolls which were available in the dry sections of Roman bath houses, but you could not check books out. The North African Islamic empire of the 9th century had sort of lending libraries but access was restricted. The earliest public library in England was established at the London Guildhall in 1425. The Italian Malatestiana Library is a public library dating from 1452 in Cesena. Take your pick!
Which European nation to pass a law banning the wearing of 'burqa' in public?
France was the first European nation to pass a law banning the wearing of the burqa in public spaces in 2011. This law prohibits individuals from covering their faces in public places and has been a topic of debate regarding religious freedom and secularism.
Where is the oldest library?
The oldest library, St. Catherine's Monastary, is located in Sinai, Egypt. It was built in the middle of the 6th century and houses the second largest collection of religious material in the world (after the Vatican). However it is not accessible to the public, only by monks and invited scholars. If you meant this oldest RUNNING LIBRARY, this next paragraph is what you'll want to see: The bibliotheque de Paris (Library of Paris) combined with the National Library of France, is the oldest continually running public library service, dating back to 1368 when it was housed at the Louvre. It has moved several times over the past 700 years, into newer and larger accomodation and new premises again are currently in the design phase. === === I hope I could help. All of this info. was quoted from this website:http://ttglibrary.wordpress.com/2009/03/11/ever-wondered-what-the-oldest-library-in-the-world-is/Thanks, Nicky :)
Who established the first public American library?
Benjamin Franklin's subscription library, "The Library Company of Philadelphia," is the first of its kind in what would become the United States Benjamin Franklin's subscription library, "The Library Company of Philadelphia," is the first of its kind in what would become the United States Before that in 1701, the Anglican Society for the Propagation of the Gospel began collecting books in England to establish church libraries in American Episcopalian Churches. Many churches, which existed before the days of good public libraries, still have church libraries.
Where is the oldest schoolhouse in America?
The Boston Public School System is the oldest pubic school system in America. It was founded in 1647. Boston is the home of the nation's first public school, the first elementary school and the first public high school.The first public school, Boston Latin School was founded in 1635. The Mather School opened in 1639 as the nation's first public elementary school.
