The Wenonah Public Library was the brainchild of the Sorosis Club (Woman's Club of Wenonah) in the 1890's and was formally organized in 1900.
In 1902, the Association hired Miss Mortie Stokes, who saw the library through many changes over her 42 year career.
By 1905, more space was needed and the former Presbyterian Sunday School Annex was received as a donation and moved to its current location at 8 W. Mantua Ave.
In 1914, the Association became the Wenonah Free Public Library, a public entity to be supported in part by Borough of Wenonah taxes. In a report submitted to borough council in 1921, the library claimed 600 card-holding members.
In 1923, Mrs. Edward Farr and the Women's Club raised $600.00 for the library by hosting an English Country Fair on the grounds of “Littlegrange”, now the home of Lou and Vicki McCall.
During the 1920’s, the board of trustees acquired the property at the N.E. corner Clinton and Mantua Aves., one of the first 4 houses in town, thought to be owned by the Bilderbach family. The land was purchased and the house razed to allow for the building of the current library, donated by the Farr family in 1927.
Over the years, various boards of trustees worked to keep improving the library. Heat and air conditioning, a circulation desk and custom bookcases were added. Open hours were changed to better serve the needs of the citizens of Wenonah.
In 1998, in conjunction with the automation project at the Wenonah Elementary School, the library set up Internet access for the public and planned to automate the collection.
In 2000, the shelf list was digitized.
In 2008, Wenonah Library joined the LOGIN (Libraries of Gloucester/Salem/Cumberland Information Network) Consortium, a group of libraries that share borrowing and an online library database. The Consortium includes 26 public municipal, county system and academic libraries. Each library maintains independent management, funding and borrowing rules.
In 1902, the Association hired Miss Mortie Stokes, who saw the library through many changes over her 42 year career.
By 1905, more space was needed and the former Presbyterian Sunday School Annex was received as a donation and moved to its current location at 8 W. Mantua Ave.
In 1914, the Association became the Wenonah Free Public Library, a public entity to be supported in part by Borough of Wenonah taxes. In a report submitted to borough council in 1921, the library claimed 600 card-holding members.
In 1923, Mrs. Edward Farr and the Women's Club raised $600.00 for the library by hosting an English Country Fair on the grounds of “Littlegrange”, now the home of Lou and Vicki McCall.
During the 1920’s, the board of trustees acquired the property at the N.E. corner Clinton and Mantua Aves., one of the first 4 houses in town, thought to be owned by the Bilderbach family. The land was purchased and the house razed to allow for the building of the current library, donated by the Farr family in 1927.
Over the years, various boards of trustees worked to keep improving the library. Heat and air conditioning, a circulation desk and custom bookcases were added. Open hours were changed to better serve the needs of the citizens of Wenonah.
In 1998, in conjunction with the automation project at the Wenonah Elementary School, the library set up Internet access for the public and planned to automate the collection.
In 2000, the shelf list was digitized.
In 2008, Wenonah Library joined the LOGIN (Libraries of Gloucester/Salem/Cumberland Information Network) Consortium, a group of libraries that share borrowing and an online library database. The Consortium includes 26 public municipal, county system and academic libraries. Each library maintains independent management, funding and borrowing rules.
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Municipal libraries
James Johnson Memorial (Deptford Township) Franklin Township Library Gill Memorial Library (Paulsboro) McCowan Library (Pitman) Margaret E. Hegggen Public Library(Wash Twp) Monroe Township Public Library Wenonah Public Library West Deptford Public Library Westville Public Library Woodbury Public Library |
Gloucester County Library System
Mullica Hill (headquarters) Glassboro Branch Library Greenwich Branch Library Logan Branch Library Newfield Branch Library (association) Swedesboro Branch Library |
Cumberland County Member Libraries
Cumberland County Library System Cumberland County Community Resources Pennsville Public Library Salem Free Public Library |