Library Is Moved To Fire Hall Building On April 28, 1933, a public meeting sponsored by the Women's Institute of Bradford was held in the Council Chambers to discuss the advisability of re-opening a public library in the village. The meeting was well attended and the decision to establish a library was unanimous. Prof. Day was appointed to the chair, and a board was selected. The members of this board were: Mrs. Green, Mrs. Day, Mr. Ciarry, Mr. C. T. S. Evans, Mr. Carleton and Mr. Cook. Mr. T. W. W. Evans offered the free use of a large room in the Evans' Block. This offer was gratefully accepted. With a home for the library secured, and a donation of $50 from the Women's Institute, the present library had its beginning. Previously there had been a Mechanics' Institute Library located in Bradford, in charge of Mr. Broughton, in the Post Office, but this had been closed quite a few years back and the books stored in the Town Hall. These books formed the nucleus of the library, and other books have continually been added since. Miss Mary Brown was the first librarian and remained in that position until failing health compelled her to resign. The library continued to occupy the room in the Evans' Block until last week when it was moved to the room over the Fire Hall, which, during the last war was headquarters for the Red Cross. This is a bright airy room, quite centrally located and the public is invited to visit it and look over the books. The hours when the library is open are from 3:30 to 5:30 and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
