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Here are photos from the Grand Opening Celebration. Noted speakers included Interim Director Elizabeth Bradt, Library Board President Sherry Giles and Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox. ]]>2018-03-31T16:00:56-04:00
Title
Weaver-Bolden Grand Opening Celebration, 2010
Subject
Public libraries
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Description
In October 2010 the Weaver-Bolden Branch of the Tuscaloosa Public Library moved to a new building at 2522 Lanier Avenue in part due to a Hope VI grant. The new location was double the size of the old location.
Here are photos from the Grand Opening Celebration. Noted speakers included Interim Director Elizabeth Bradt, Library Board President Sherry Giles and Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox.
A photograph showing the interior of the new Weaver Branch of Friedman Library and an article describing the dedication of the branch.
Creator
Tuscaloosa News
Source
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Publisher
Tuscaloosa News
Date
February 12, 1961
Contributor
Elizabeth Bradt (Description)
Type
Newspaper
Identifier
2538
Coverage
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Text
Library Branch To Be Dedicated
Dr. Virginia Lacy Jones, dean of the school of library service of Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA., will be the guest speaker at the formal dedication services of the Weaver Branch of the Friedman Library at 3 p.m. today.
Dr. Jones is a member of the board of directores of the Library Education Division of the American Library Service and has been dean of the Atlanta University School of Library Service since 1945. She is the author of several publications in the field of library work.
The branch, opened Dec. 12, 1960, is named for the late Dr. G. A. Weaver, Tuscaloosa physician for many years. The building was constructed at a cost of $29,446, and is located at 2937 18th St.
The new branch of the library built on 18th Street between 29th and 30th avenues was inspected and accepted by the City of Tuscaloosa. The commissioners also okayed $5641.67 for furnishings which would be purchased from four local firms, at prices fixed by competitive offers.
Creator
Tuscaloosa News
Source
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Publisher
Tuscaloosa News
Date
November 20, 1960
Contributor
Elizabeth Bradt (Description)
Type
Newspaper
Identifier
2534
Coverage
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Text
Weaver Library Accepted
City officials have inspected and accepted from the contractor this modern $29,446 building on 18th Street between 29th and 30th Aves. to be used as the Weaver Branch of the Friedman Library. The facility for Negroes will be opened soon as shelving and furnishings are installed and books placed on shelves. The building was inspected by Mayor George Van Tassel and Bob Hawkins, city engineer, and accepted from Lloyd Wood, contractor.
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By late 1959, the idea of building a new segregated branch libray for African American patrons was being regarded as the best way to provide library service to this community. City of Tuscaloosa purchased the property for the location of the Weaver Branch at 2937 19th Street in early 1960. The $29,446 facility opened on December 12, 1960 and was dedicated on February 12, 1961 as the Weaver Branch.]]>2018-11-26T16:30:46-05:00
Title
Weaver Branch Library, 1972
Subject
Public libraries
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Description
A photo of the Weaver Branch Library with a mother and two children leaving the library.
By late 1959, the idea of building a new segregated branch libray for African American patrons was being regarded as the best way to provide library service to this community. City of Tuscaloosa purchased the property for the location of the Weaver Branch at 2937 19th Street in early 1960. The $29,446 facility opened on December 12, 1960 and was dedicated on February 12, 1961 as the Weaver Branch.
A photograph and article about the establishment of a library in Vance, Alabama.
Creator
Tuscaloosa News
Source
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Publisher
Tuscaloosa News
Date
April 13, 1992
Contributor
Elizabeth Bradt (Description)
Type
Newspaper
Identifier
2482
Coverage
Tuscaloosa County (AL)
Text
Library Leader By Anna Thibodeaux, Staff Writer
It seems almost irreverent to toss out even the most worn books or magazines, but a more charitable answer may be to give them to the Vance Town Library.
Hundreds of books, magazines and assorted other publications rest on the newly-made pine shelves of the town’s new library, housed in a portable building in the parking lot across from the Town Hall.
Mary Martin, councilwoman and head of the library committee, said the council decided to start the library two months ago and has been working since. A local facility would be more convenient to residents, Mrs. Martin said.
“A lot of people get books and don’t know what to do with them after they are read,” Mrs. Martin said about attracting donations.
The committee composed of Mrs. Martin and members Lizzie Phillips and Bertha Martin is working to publicize the library and organize the materials. The Vance senior citizens’ group, Spice of Life, will lend a hand.
“There are a good many people who like to read different things and we just wanted to have something for anyone and everyone who wants to read,” she said. “Everyone seems to think it’s a wonderful thing.”
The Home Demonstration Club, of which Mrs. Martin is a member, voted last Thursday to buy $50 worth of books, and also plans to buy a book periodically in honor of a resident.
“We have told them just some good reading,” she said of the type material wanted. They would especially like children’s books, but they will accept nearly any contribution. Donations can be made by calling Mrs. Martin at 553-3012.
Mrs. Martin said they hope to hire a person part-time to oversee the library and check out books at least twice a week if sufficient donations are received. An estimated 2,000 books rest on the shelves now.
Councilman Bob Sauls is one of biggest book contributors. Sauls said he has donated more than 900 books, some more than 100 years old.
Original Format
Newspaper
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A new and larger public library was built on River Road (now Jack Warner Parkway) opening in 1979.
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Title
Tuscaloosa Public Library, 1305 Greensboro Avenue, 1970
Subject
Public libraries
Historic house museums
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Description
This photo published in the Tuscaloosa News, November 12, 1970, shows the reference area of the library when it was housed in Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion. In 1955, the house then owned by the Burchfields was purchased by the YMCA for $70,000. In a prearranged agreement, it was then exchanged with Mr. Victor Hugo Friedman for the north half of the block containing the Battle-Friedman House. The YMCA used that property as the site for the new central YMCA building. Mr. Friedman gave the Burchfield property to Tuscaloosa County for use as a public library. The library which moved from the Searcy House, 815 Greensboro Avenue, in 1958, was known as the Friedman Library to honor Mr. Friedman’s generosity.
A new and larger public library was built on River Road (now Jack Warner Parkway) opening in 1979.
Creator
Tuscaloosa News
Source
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Publisher
Tuscaloosa News
Date
November 12, 1970
Contributor
Elizabeth Bradt (Description)
Type
Newspaper
Identifier
1984
Coverage
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Text
Tuscaloosa county needs a new and larger library. Evidence of this fact is pictured above where Mrs. A. G. Williams, reference librarian at the Friedman Library, is taking all the books off the shelves, weeding out some of the magazines and rearranging the volumes in order to have five more feet of space available for new reference books. The area for the reference books is small and every time new books come in, Mrs. Williams says she has to go through this ordeal. Mrs. Bessie Sasser, librarian, points out further that shelving has recently been installed in a door opening in the teen-age room and books heretofore stacked on a table in the room have been placed on shelves.
Original Format
Newspaper
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A new and larger public library was built on River Road (now Jack Warner Parkway) opening in 1979.]]>2018-11-13T13:10:45-05:00
Title
Tuscaloosa Public Library, 1305 Greensboro Avenue
Subject
Public libraries
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Description
This photo shows the Tuscaloosa Public Library when it was located in the house now known as the Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion. In 1955, the house then owned by the Burchfields was purchased by the YMCA for $70,000. In a prearranged agreement, it was then exchanged with Mr. Victor Hugo Friedman for the north half of the block containing the Battle-Friedman House. The YMCA used that property as the site for the new central YMCA building. Mr. Friedman gave the Burchfield property to Tuscaloosa County for use as a public library. The library which moved from the Searcy House, 815 Greensboro Avenue, in 1958, was known as the Friedman Library to honor Mr. Friedman’s generosity. Before moving to the Searcy House in 1926, the library was housed in the basement of the County Courthouse beginning in 1921.
A new and larger public library was built on River Road (now Jack Warner Parkway) opening in 1979.
Creator
Graphic Newspaper
Source
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Publisher
Graphic Newspaper
Date
April 25, 1963
Contributor
Elizabeth Bradt (Description)
Type
Newspaper
Identifier
1985
Coverage
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Text
The Library is a Busy Place
Young Joe Dockery, six-year-old son of Mrs. Vera Dockery stretches hard to check out a book at the Friedman Library during National Library Week.
Tuscaloosa Public Library Renovation Reception Invitation, 2001
Subject
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Public libraries
Description
The invitation for the reception held for guests and donors connected to the 1999-2000 renovation of the Tuscaloosa Public Library, 1801 Jack Warner Parkway.