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• Reference Room, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the reference room at the Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Circulation Desk, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the circulation desk and area by front door looking into the Reference room at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Browsing Room, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the Browsing/Kelley Room with fireplace at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Reference Room, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the Reference room at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Rental Corner, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the rental Corner at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. Photograph taken by Lawrence Shaw Melrose Camera Club at time of the...(rest of text illegible).
• Upper Lobby, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the upper lobby on the second floor of Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Main Desk, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of main desk looking toward book stacks at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Main Desk, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Text written on back: "Front main desk, Barbara Mason, Patricia White, Bill Crowley (left spec police)."
• Front Desk, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View from across the front desk looking through the reading room from past new book table at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Front Desk, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View from across the front desk looking through the reading room past new book table at the Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Reading Room, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View from reading room and rental collection past the main desk to Reference room at the Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. New book table on left.
• Reading Room, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the rental collection and magazines, reading room at the Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Book Shelves and Card Catalog, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the book shelves and card catalog at the Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• 1938 Hurricane Aftermath, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Hurricane damage to the area in front of the Melrose, Public Library, Melrose, Mass. in 1938.
• 1938 Hurricane Aftermath, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Hurricane damage to the area in front of the Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. in 1938.
• Children's Room Desk and Patrons, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Mrs. Harry Hjerpe behind poster at the Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Reference & YP Room, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the Reference and Young Adult (Persons) room located on the main floor in the same section last known as the Kelley/Browsing Room at the Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Melrose Public Library Staff, 1935: Melrose, Mass.

  Written on back - "Sept. 1935. Mrs Hall, Chilldrens' Librn, Miss Mary Ayers, Libn, Miss Barbara Mason, Circ Libn, Mis Elsie Hatch, Libn, Miss Alice Dondero, Ref Libn, Miss Clover Morrison, Cataloger, Miss Lois Taber, Gen. Asst."
• Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  A view of the library located on 69 West Emerson Street, Melrose, Mass. Photograph taken on April 2, 2020 during the early months of Covid-19 shutdown .
• Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  A view of the library located on 69 West Emerson Street, Melrose, Mass. Photograph taken on April 2, 2020 during the early months of the Covid-19 shutdown.
• Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  A view of the library located on 69 West Emerson Street, Melrose, Mass. Photograph taken on April 2, 2020 during the early months of Covid-19 shutdown .
• Little Reader, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  A view of the library located on 69 West Emerson Street, Melrose, Mass. Photograph taken on April 2, 2020 during the early months of Covid-19 shutdown. "Little Reader" a bronze statue of a child reading a book was created by artist Carolyn Wirth in 1999.
• Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  A view of the library located on 69 West Emerson Street, Melrose, Mass. Photograph taken on April 2, 2020 during the early months of Covid-19 shutdown .
• Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  A view of the library located on 69 West Emerson Street, Melrose, Mass. Photograph taken on April 2, 2020 during the early months of Covid-19 shutdown .
• First Location of Melrose Public Library, Waverly Block, Essex Street: Melrose, Mass.

  The first home of the Library was located in Waverly Block, 223 Essex Street, Melrose Mass. from 1871-1874. A room at this address was shared with the Selectmen, which was divided by a partition with the rear half given over to the trustees.
• First Location of Melrose Public Library, Waverly Block, Essex Street: Melrose, Mass.

  The first home of the Library was located in Waverly Block, 223 Essex Street, Melrose, Mass. from 1871-1874. A room at this address was shared with the Selectmen, which was divided by a partition with the rear half given over to the trustees.
• First Location of Melrose Public Library, Waverly Block, Essex Street: Melrose, Mass.

  The first home of the Library was located in Waverly Block, 223 Essex Street, Melrose, Mass. from 1871-1874. A room at this address was shared with the Selectmen, which was divided by a partition with the rear half given over to the trustees.
• Main Desk, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  A view of the main desk and lobby area opposite the original entrance to Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Youth Room, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  A view of the youth room with librarian seated at desk in the rear of the room at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Youth Room, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  A view of the Youth room with young patrons studying at tables with a librarian seated at a desk in the rear of the room at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Reference Room Librarians, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Two librarians, one seated and one standing in the Reference room at the Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Trustee's Room, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  A view of the trustee's room in 1932 at the Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Main Desk Area, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the main desk from the entry area opposite the original entrance to Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Exterior view of Melrose Public Library building on West Emerson Street, Melrose, Mass. in 1932.
• Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Exterior view of Melrose Public Library building on West Emerson Street, Melrose, Mass. in 1932.
• Main Desk, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  A view of four librarians behind the main desk located opposite the original entrance in the area that is presently near the administrative offices and Archway room at the Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Reference Room, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the Reference room next to the main entry area at the Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Main Desk, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the main desk located opposite the original entrance at the Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. Location of desk is now the area of the seed library and administrative offices adjacent to the Archway room.
• Highlands Branch, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Interior view of the Melrose Public Library Highlands Branch located at 523 Franklin Street, Melrose, Mass. in the Corinthian Hall building.
• Highlands Branch, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Interior view of the Melrose Public Library Highlands Branch located at 523 Franklin Street, Melrose, Mass. in the Corinthian Hall building.
• Highlands Branch, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Interior view of the Melrose Public Library Highlands Branch located at 523 Franklin Street, Melrose, Mass. in the Corinthian Hall building.
• Highlands Branch, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Interior view of Melrose Public Library Highlands Branch located at 523 Franklin Street, Melrose, Mass. in the Corinthian Hall building.
• Highlands Branch, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Exterior view of the Melrose Public Library Highlands Branch located at 523 Franklin Street, Melrose, Mass. in the Corinthian Hall building. Written on back: Taken by Lawrence Shaw, Camera Club 4/53, used for Annual Report Cover - April '53.
• Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the front of Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. with original entrance before 1963 addition.
• Looking north from Foster Street: Melrose, Mass.

  View looking north from Foster Street, Melrose, Mass. 1900. Written on back: "S.W. Sing Laundry, 487 Main St., Chandler & Hills (small paper, picture framing, stationary) 489 Main St., YMCA (top floor), Melrose Public Library and Bank looking north from Foster St."
• Melrose Public Library at the Y.M.C.A., 1900: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the YMCA located on 497 Main Street, Melrose, Mass. in 1900. The third home of the Melrose Public Library, 1895-1904. Written on back: "YMCA decorated for 50th Ann. of Melrose 1900 and Melrose Public Library. YMCA only on top story, Trust Co. & Savings Bank on each side of door."
• Children's Librarian, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Written on back: "Mrs. Caro Nims - Children's Librarian in her new office completed in Sept. 1954 in basement. Taken by Douglas Leach - December 1954." Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Children's Department, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Children's film program given by Miss Helen Anderson. Photo taken by Merrill Photo. Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Children's Department, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of a film being shown in the Children's room. Miss Helen Anderson. Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. Photo by Merrill Photo.
• Children's Department, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of a children's program given by Children's Librarian at Melrose Public Library. Photo by Merrill Photo.
• Junior High Room, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. Junior High room - March 1960. At the close of Miss Helen Anderson's report.
• Children's Room, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Written on back: "Children's room looking toward Mother Goose clock, Juliana Mutti in desk, 4/61. Photo by John Curtis." Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Children's Department, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the circulation desk in the Children's room at the Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Woman Reading at Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Woman sitting in what is now the Archway room reading at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. Stamped on back: Photo by Lawrence C. Shaw, 226 Beech Avenue, Melrose 76, Mass. Feb 20, 1959.
• Children's Room Desk, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Written on back: "Elsie Hatch at children's desk, 1930-34. Children's room area is where the circulation desk is presently located on the main floor." Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Miss Barbara Mason, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Written on back: "Miss Barbara Mason in basement room, March 1960." Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the front of Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. building before 1949. Written on back: "Before 1949."
• Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the library building from the corner of West Emerson Street, Melrose, Mass. and Lake Avenue. Written on back: "Library building and Odlin house next door (Foster's owners), 4/61. Photo by John Curtis"
• Children's Room Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Written on back: "Children's room, Julianna Mutter at desk, Mother Goose clock on wall. Photo by John Curtis." Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Reference and YP Room, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Written on back: "Reference and YP room from entrance door. Photo by John Curtis. Present location of the Browsing room." Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Trustee's Room, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of Trustee's room from doorway at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. Written on back: "Mary A. Livermore and Trustee's room display of African sculpture objects on table. Photo by John Curtis."
• Main Desk, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Main desk facing the Browsing room and the original entrance to Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. Written on back; "Rear desk towards front entrance. Patricia White, Barbara Mason in desk. Photo by John Curtis."
• Main Desk, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Main desk in what is now the Archway room at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. Written on back: "Main desk looking to rear. Barbara Mason, Patricia White, Audrey Bergmann (rear). Photo by John Curtis."
• Main Desk, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Main desk looking toward original entrance to Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. Written on back: "A very busy Monday evening. Patricia White (seated), Barbara Mason, Audrey Bergmann (rear). Photo by John Curtis."
• Main Desk, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the Main desk looking toward the original entrance to Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. Written on back: "Main desk looking toward Main entrance. At desk: Barbara Mason, Patricia White. 4/61. Photo by John Curtis"
• Browsing Room, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  A view of the Browsing room from near the entrance to the room at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Art Department, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  A view of the Art department from its entrance next to the Reference room at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Circulation Desk, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the circulation desk as seen from the Archway room at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Circulation Desk, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the circulation desk on the main floor from the stairs leading up into Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. Jane Walker is seen sitting behind the desk.
• Children's Room, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the circulation desk from the toddler area at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. Naomi Waka is seen standing on the right.
• Children's Room, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the circulation desk in the Children's room located opposite the entrance at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Reference Room, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Patron reading newspaper in the Reference room at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Circulation Desk, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the circulation desk on main floor from the Reference room at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Circulation Desk, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Circulation desk on main floor at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. Bernice Griffin standing on the left and Jane Walker sitting on the right.
• Art Department, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the art department, current exhibition and art librarian's desk at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. Art Librarian, Marian Moberger seen standing behind her desk. The space is now shared with the teen zone.
• Language Lab, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Interior view of the language lab at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. Bernice Griffin standing on the left and Ruth Mountfort partially seen on the right.
• Language Lab, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Interior view of the language lab at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. Bernice Griffin standing on the left and Ruth Mountfort on the right.
• Circulation desk, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the circulation desk with the Reference room behind it at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Circulation Desk, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the circulation desk with the Reference room behind it at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Circulation Desk in the Children's Room, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the Children's room circulation desk from the lower level front doors at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. Behind the circulation desk from left to right: Naomi Waka, Director Ron Hubbs, and Paulette Loomis sitting at her desk.
• Circulation Desk, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  A view of the circulation desk facing the Archway room at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. Librarian Jane Walker standing behind the circulation desk.
• Reference Room, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Photograph of the reference room from a patron's perspective seated at the rear corner of the room at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Language Lab, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  View of the language lab where the office assistant workspace is now located at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Young Patron at the Circulation D:esk, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Photograph of a young patron at the circulation desk at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. Director Ron Hubbs and Naomi Waka behind the circulation desk.
• Archway Room, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Photograph of the archway room facing rear stacks at Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. Director Ron Hubbs entering room from the left.
• 1938 Hurricane Aftermath, Melrose Public Library: Melrose, Mass.

  Written on back: "Picture of the library grounds after the September 1938 hurricane." Hurricane damage to the area in front of the Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass.
• Architect's Drawing of Melrose Public Library Addition: Melrose, Mass.

  Black and white photograph of architectural rendition of the proposed library addition circa 1961. Melrose Public Library, Melrose, Mass. Drawing by Philip Burne.
• Cornerstone of Melrose Public Library Library Being Laid: Melrose, Mass.

  Black and white photograph of cornerstone being laid for the new Melrose Public Library building at 69 West Emerson Street, Melrose, Mass.