The Battle of the Books collections have been delivered to each county school and branch library for the 2016/2017 competition. “We are excited by this year’s selections,” stated Sara Molitor, Head of Youth Services. “There is something for everyone.” For over twenty years, the Paulding County Carnegie Library (PCCL) has sponsored and coordinated a county-wide…
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Library Penmanship Contest Winners Named
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The Paulding County Carnegie Library recently sponsored a “Penmanship Contest”. “We are concerned that students not being taught cursive writing anymore. Many school systems are removing cursive or penmanship from their elementary curriculums,” shared Susan Pieper, Library Director. “There are so many documents and historical and family letters students will not be able to read…
Paulding Library Centennial Celebration Big Affair!
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The afternoon opened with a full house at the main Paulding County Carnegie Library in Paulding. Crowds of dignitaries from around the state milled about with library patrons, employees, board members, and volunteers. People enjoyed refreshments provided by the Paulding Friends of the Library group, as well as tours of the main library by various…
Library Plans Centennial Reception
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On March 3rd, the Paulding County Carnegie Library will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Opening Day. The library was funded in 1912, built in 1915 and opened on March 3, 1916. The library is the first library in the United States funded by Andrew Carnegie to serve an entire library. The reception honoring this special…
