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Where was the first public library in the US?
That is not an easy question to answer. Several libraries might be considered for the title; however, the Darby Free Library in Darby, Pennsylvania is probably the winner. * Added - the Public Library solely supported by public contributions, a free public library, was opened in Dublin, New Hampshire in 1822. It lays claim to being the first in the US.
When was the US Air Force Academy CO founed?
The Academy was founded in 1955, graduating its first class in 1959
What was the first public library in the US?
The Library Company is America's first successful lending library and oldest cultural institution. It was founded in 1731 by Benjamin Franklin as a subscription library supported by its shareholders, as it is to this day. See: http://www.librarycompany.org/about/index.htm -- Libarian, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Where is the Quemado Public Library in Quemado located?
The address of the Quemado Public Library is: 19791 Us 277, Quemado, 78877 M
Where is the Bartlett Public Library in Bartlett located?
The address of the Bartlett Public Library is: 1313 Us Rte 302, Bartlett, 03812 0399
Which lake inthe northeast region of the US is named for the explorer who founed the first important French settlement in North America?
Lake Champlain.
Where is the Premont Public Library in Premont located?
The address of the Premont Public Library is: Us 281 And State Highway 716, Premont, 78375 M
Who established the first public library and hospital and fire department in the 13 colonies?
Benjamin Franklin is credited with starting the first lending library and first fire department in the US. He also invented bifocal glasses and an effective heating stove.
Where is the Valley Head Public Library in Valley Head located?
The address of the Valley Head Public Library is: Us Rt. 219 South, Valley Head, 26294 0098
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!
Where is the Chilton - Clanton Public - Jemison Branch Library in Jemison located?
The address of the Chilton - Clanton Public - Jemison Branch Library is: 24568 Us Highway 31, Jemison, 35085 0609
What has the author Orpheus written?
Orpheus. has written: 'First Library of Knowledge - The World of Bugs (First Library of Knowledge)' 'First Library of Knowledge - Cultures of the Past (First Library of Knowledge)' 'The mystical hymns' 'First Library of Knowledge - The Ancient World (First Library of Knowledge)' 'Orphica' 'First Library of Knowledge - The World Around Us (First Library of Knowledge)' 'Lithica' -- subject(s): Rocks
