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40-487: Prior to the opening of the free public library system in 1916, there was the Clearwater Library Association (which was a subscription library ) which was founded in 1911. Over the next few years, talks began for the planning of a free public library. Carnegie granted $ 10,000 for the construction of the first public library. A special tax was used to purchase the site and to fund the maintenance of

80-934: A public library , access was often restricted to members. Some of the earliest such institutions were founded in Britain, such as Chetham's Library in 1653, Innerpeffray Library in 1680 and Thomas Plume's Library in 1704. In the American colonies , the Library Company of Philadelphia was started in 1731 by Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . By paying an initial fee and annual dues, members had access to books, maps, fossils, antique coins, minerals, and scientific instruments. This library began with 50 members, swelled to 100 quickly, and then grew prosperous enough to begin to publish its own books. When

120-604: A catalogue of 690 plays which he claimed to be ready to lend "upon reasonable considerations" from his premises in Westminster . Circulating libraries charged subscription fees to users and offered serious subject matter as well as the popular novels, thus the difficulty in clearly distinguishing circulating from subscription libraries. Occasionally subscription libraries called themselves 'circulating libraries', and vice versa. Many ordinary circulating libraries might call themselves 'subscription' libraries because they charged

160-465: A female householder with no husband present, and 38.53% were non-families. 33.55% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.92% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.00. The city's age distribution consisted of 14.8% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

200-821: A larger site, and a new building was erected in 1962 on Palmetto Street. The Beach Branch was established in July 1961 at 40 Causeway Boulevard, and was then moved to the Pelican Walk Shopping Center in 1999. In 2008, in partnership with the City of Clearwater Parks and Recreation Department, the Beach Branch became a part of the Clearwater Beach Recreation Complex. The Main Library was expanded in 1939 after space became

240-516: A major concern, as materials were overflowing the shelves to the floor and the catalog cards were in cardboard boxes. In 1942, again the building was assessed and many repairs and renovations were done. This same year, Sarah Byers was appointed to succeed Annie Owens as Library Director after Owens was struck and killed in March 1942 from an automobile accident. Byers was well qualified for the position due to her experience as an assistant since 1934. Due to

280-613: A seed library. Varieties at each branch include vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs offered on a seasonal rotation. The Christine Wigfall Morris African American Collection is housed at the North Greenwood branch. The collection of African American literature and history consists of more than 4,300 items, including biographies, literature, magazines, music, and films. In 1962, the Clearwater Power Squadron Boating Club donated 300 books to

320-434: A subscription, while the earliest private subscription libraries, such as Leeds , Warrington , or Liverpool, describe themselves as 'circulating' libraries in their titles. Since many circulating libraries called themselves after the town where they were situated, it is often difficult to distinguish the type of a particular library, especially since many are only known to posterity from a surviving book label, with nothing but

360-546: Is a library that is financed by private funds either from membership fees or endowments. Unlike a public library , access is often restricted to members, but access rights can also be given to non-members, such as students. In the 18th century, there were virtually no public libraries in the sense in which we now understand the term i.e. libraries provided from public funds and freely accessible to all. Only one important library in Britain, Chetham's Library in Manchester,

400-514: Is a city in and the county seat of Crawford County , Illinois , United States. The population was 7,150 at the 2020 census, down from 7,713 at the 2010 census . Robinson is in the center of Crawford County at 39°0′22″N 87°44′20″W  /  39.00611°N 87.73889°W  / 39.00611; -87.73889 . Illinois Route 33 passes through the center of the city as Main Street, leading east 7 miles (11 km) to Palestine near

440-643: Is a joint-use facility open to both student and public patrons. The Clearwater Public Library System maintains a collection of books, e-books and e-audiobooks, music, DVDs, and video games. In addition to those items, access is expanded via services such as reserves within the wider Pinellas Public Library Cooperative and well as access to Libby , Hoopla , and Kanopy , services that allow patrons to check out ebooks, digital audiobooks and stream videos. The library system also subscribes to databases that provide patrons with 24-7 access to journals, articles, and abstracts under several categories. In 2017, CPLS established

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480-677: The Indiana border and west 24 miles (39 km) to Newton . According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Robinson has a total area of 4.76 square miles (12.33 km ), of which 4.70 square miles (12.17 km ) (or 98.72%) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km ) (or 1.28%) is water. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Robinson has a humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Robinson

520-432: The subscribers , chose books for the collection that were general, rather than aimed at a particular religious, political or professional group. The books selected for the collection were chosen because they would be mutually beneficial to the shareholders. The committee also selected the librarians who would manage the circulation of materials. Subscription libraries were also referred to as 'proprietary' libraries due to

560-805: The Clearwater Public Library System also offers Maker Studios. These are makerspaces where patrons can design, create, and explore using library equipment, software, and resources. The Clearwater Main Library and the Clearwater Countryside Library are the two homes of the Maker Studios. The Clearwater Main Library offers four different Maker Studios: the Creation Studio for Arts and Design, the Discovery Studio of Creative Learning,

600-949: The Continental Congress met in Philadelphia, they did so in the same building as Franklin's Library Company and delegates were given member privileges for the library. Franklin's subscription library became so popular that many subscription libraries were founded in the colonies, making him remark that it was, "the mother of all the North American subscription libraries, now so numerous". The first subscription library in Canada, The Quebec Library/Bibliotheque de Quebec, opened in 1783. The materials available to subscribers tended to focus on particular subject areas, such as biography , history , philosophy , theology and travel , rather than works of fiction, particularly

640-606: The Innovation Studio of Technology and Business, and the Heritage Studio of Community Memory. Each offers classes, drop-in sessions, and one-on-one training. The Countryside Library has the Maker Studio titled Studio@Countryside, which offers computers with digital arts, video and audio post-production, and office productivity software. This studio requires a reservation. In 2020, the Heritage Studio began

680-857: The Memvelope service. With this service, residents of Pinellas County can drop-off items to be digitized at no cost. A variety of formats are accepted for digitization, including VHS, cassettes, vinyl records, 16mm film, Super 8, photographs, and negatives. In 2020, the library system's Prison Letter Program was awarded the Florida Library Association 's Intellectual Freedom Award. The program answers reference questions and provides research assistance to prison inmates throughout Florida. 27°58′03″N 82°48′04″W  /  27.9675°N 82.8011°W  / 27.9675; -82.8011 Subscription library A subscription library (also membership library or independent library )

720-704: The Thingamabrary collection, which consists of nonstandard items available for check out by the public. Thingamabrary holdings consists of items like ukuleles, tools, tech kits, board games, and bike locks. In 2023, the Countryside branch started the Clearwater Seed Library, where patrons can check out seeds for gardening. This collection was expanded in January 2024 when the East branch began

760-443: The advent of free public libraries in the 19th century, most subscription libraries were replaced or taken over by the governing authorities. In London, numerous scientific dabblers , amateurs, professionals concentrated in the comparatively small geographic area began to form a unique development – the learned society : These societies are voluntary associations of men and women who have come together because they are interested in

800-529: The aims and objects which the societies serve and they feel that they can pursue those interests better as members of a society, rather than as individuals. The libraries therefore have been collected together for the purpose of serving the objects to which the various societies are dedicated and they do this, for the most part, by serving their members. Learned society libraries were private but were owned by larger groups of people. Materials were often lent or borrowed by qualified individuals or institutions outside

840-617: The building, which would be located on Osceola and Sunset. The building was designed by architect F.J. Kennard of Tampa, and G.A. Miller was awarded the contract for construction. Margaret Duncan was the first librarian (and then Library Director) appointed to the Clearwater Public Library. When Duncan left in 1918, the position was filled in 1920 by Grace Mease. By 1920, over half of the city's population were library cardholders. A few more staff were hired to support daily library duties and maintenance. The Depression years hit

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880-402: The city was 83.83% White , 7.83% African American , 0.36% Native American , 0.62% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 3.09% from other races , and 4.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.80% of the population. There were 2,611 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.70% were married couples living together, 14.44% had

920-417: The expectation that subscribers not only pay an annual fee, but that they must also invest in shares . These shares could be transferred by sale, gift or bequest . Many could not afford to purchase shares to become a member, even though they may have belonged to reading clubs . The increasing production and demand for fiction promoted by rising literacy rates and the expansion of commercial markets, led to

960-895: The higher cost of living at the time, the City Manager increased Byers’ salary to $ 137.59 per month. Against recommendations from consultants to demolish the Carnegie building and start new for the Main library, more renovations and an extension by Joseph Lawrence Coggan were completed in 1961. In 1971, Byers was replaced by Elliott Hardaway. His experience in libraries and management from the University of South Florida allowed him to bring up staffing to reach American Library Association standards after hiring professional librarians to fill Reference and Children’s Services positions. Nancy Zussy came on board as Library Director in 1978, and funding

1000-695: The library in honor of Carl Robert Wickman, a fellow squadron member and author. This initial donation created the Wickman Collection of Books of the Sea, which is housed at the Main library. Over the years, the library and Power Squadron continued adding to the collection and it currently consists of more than 2,000 books focused on marine topics. The Clearwater Public Library System contains archives of historical local newspapers and photographs. The library also offers an archive of local historical yearbooks and city directories. In addition to these services,

1040-403: The library negatively as it did elsewhere; the resulting budget cuts were both necessary and devastating. When a $ 40 ceiling repair request was denied by the City Manager, the librarian purchased the supplies and paid someone to repair it for less than $ 14. The librarian was reimbursed by the City Manager for the expense. Another extreme budget cut led to Mease's dismissal, and assistant Annie Owens

1080-474: The name as identification. In Britain there were more than 200 commercial circulating libraries open in 1800, more than twice the number of subscription and private proprietary libraries that were operating at the same time. Many proprietors pandered to the most fashionable clientele, making much ado about the sort of shop they offered, the lush interiors, plenty of room and long hours of service. "These 'libraries' would be called rental collections today." With

1120-455: The novel. Subscription libraries were democratic in nature; created by and for communities of local subscribers who aimed to establish permanent collections of books and reading materials, rather than selling their collections annually as the circulating libraries tended to do, in order to raise funds to support their other commercial interests. Even though the subscription libraries were often founded by reading societies , committees, elected by

1160-482: The public in 1985 at Drew and Belcher Streets. A Management Team of Division Managers led the library system in 1991 after Linda Mielke accepted a position in Anne Arundel County, Maryland . This management team was supervised by then Deputy City Manager, Kathy Rice, and was made up of the following: Althea Andersen, Carolyn Moore, Marsha McGrath, and Linda Lange. Later on October 1, 1992, Dr. Arlita Hallam

1200-531: The rise of circulating libraries , which met a need that subscription libraries did not fulfill. William Bathoe opened his commercial venture at two locations in London in 1737, and claimed to have been 'the Original Circulating library'. An early circulating library may even have been established in the mid-17th century; in an edition of "Tom Tyler and his Wife" in 1661 Francis Kirkman included

1240-649: The society. Societies were concerned mainly with the sciences, physical and biological, and often cooperated with other groups like the Royal Society . Exclusive subscription libraries, the world's oldest being the Chemical Society in London, was founded in 1841 for the general advancement of chemistry . Its primary objective was to guide and direct original research in chemistry and to disseminate that knowledge through debates , lectures and its own journal . Robinson, Illinois Robinson

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1280-461: Was 108 °F (42.2 °C) on July 22, 1901, while the coldest temperature recorded was −20 °F (−28.9 °C) on February 9, 1899. As of the 2020 census there were 7,150 people, 2,611 households, and 1,605 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,502.10 inhabitants per square mile (579.96/km ). There were 3,222 housing units at an average density of 676.89 units per square mile (261.35 units/km ). The racial makeup of

1320-412: Was 40.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 162.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 169.9 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 45,137, and the median income for a family was $ 61,625. Males had a median income of $ 42,642 versus $ 25,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 20,646. About 12.6% of families and 15.1% of the population were below

1360-570: Was appointed. Mielke had extensive experience in marketing and management after coordinating twenty-three libraries in Maryland, and her experience later helped bring two more libraries into the Clearwater Public Library System. The East Branch broke ground in May 1984 after the City Commission approved a .25 millage increase to provide more buildings to Clearwater citizens, officially opening to

1400-648: Was designed by Robert A.M. Stern , Dean of the Yale University School of Architecture. The grand opening was May 1, 2004. Barbara Pickell was hired as Library Director after working for the Fairfield County District Library System in Ohio. During her time as director, Pickell aided in the relocation of the Countryside branch and the introduction of a library Maker Space. After 11 years as director, Pickell retired and

1440-569: Was fully and freely accessible to the public. However, during the century, there came into being a whole network of library provision on a private or institutional basis. The increase in secular literature at this time encouraged the establishment of commercial subscription libraries. Many small, private book clubs evolved into subscription libraries, charging high annual fees or requiring subscribing members to purchase shares. Subscription libraries would in turn use these earnings to expand their collections and later create their own publications. Unlike

1480-580: Was hired as the new Library Director. John Szabo became Library Director in 1998 with previous experience as director at the Robinson Public Library District and Palm Harbor Public Library. Szabo was later replaced by Barbara Pickell after leaving to become director of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System in 2005. In July 2000, voters approved the plan build a new Main Library, which

1520-468: Was promoted to Library Director, without the pay increase. Talks within the Library Board to establish a branch for African-American residents dated back to 1917, but did not come to fruition until 1950. The North Greenwood location was opened at Pennsylvania and Cedar Street on March 15, 1950, and was headed by librarian Christine Wigfall Morris . With growth at North Greenwood came the need for

1560-545: Was provided to again renovate and improve the Main Library. Belleair philanthropists Henry and Elizabeth Adler donated $ 500,000, the City of Clearwater provided $ 800,000, and there was a $ 200,000 LSCA grant. After resigning as Library Director to serve as Deputy Director of the Washington State Library, Zussy was replaced by Aleta Cozart who served as interim Director until 1981 when Linda Mielke

1600-704: Was replaced by Assistant Director Jennifer Obermaier. The Countryside Branch was moved to a new facility in 2015 and the East Branch was also relocated in 2018. The Countryside Branch is now located next to a recreation complex at 2642 Sabal Springs Dr. in Clearwater Florida. The East Branch has changed its name to the Clearwater East Community Library, and is located on the Clearwater St. Petersburg College campus. It

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