Lenox Library (Massachusetts)
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| Location | 18 Main St., Lenox, Massachusetts |
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| Coordinates | 42°21′27″N 73°17′6″W / 42.35750°N 73.28500°WCoordinates: 42°21′27″N 73°17′6″W / 42.35750°N 73.28500°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1815 |
| Governing body | Private |
| NRHP Reference # | 73000291[1] |
| Added to NRHP | April 3, 1973 |
The Lenox Library Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public library located in Lenox, Massachusetts.
History
The library was incorporated in 1856[2][3] and moved into its current home, the former Berkshire County courthouse which was constructed in 1815-1816. In 1973, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places and is one of nine such locations in Lenox.
The Lenox Library Association belongs to the C/W MARS library consortium, which allows patrons to request books and other materials from other libraries located across the state. The Lenox Library Association is also a member of the Massachusetts Library System which is a State-supported collaborative that provides leadership and services to foster cooperation, communication, and sharing among member libraries of all types.
In fiscal year 2008, the town of Lenox spent 1.56% ($241,452) of its budget on its public library—some $47 per person.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2010-07-09.
- ↑ C.B. Tillinghast. The free public libraries of Massachusetts. 1st Report of the Free Public Library Commission of Massachusetts. Boston: Wright & Potter, 1891. Google books
- ↑ http://lenoxlib.org/about-the-library/history/ Retrieved 2010-11-08
- ↑ July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008; cf. The FY2008 Municipal Pie: What’s Your Share? Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Board of Library Commissioners. Boston: 2009. Available: Municipal Pie Reports. Retrieved 2010-08-04
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