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About the Library - History
Highlights in the Library's History
- 1937 - Franklin Square Free Library Association formed.
- 1939 - Franklin Square Public Library chartered by New York State.
- 1945 - Library moved from temporary quarters in Monroe St. School to storefront location on New Hyde Park Road.
- 1957 - New building on Lincoln Road completed and dedicated.
- 1964 - Small meeting room addition built.
- 1973 - A vote to expand the library was defeated.
- 1974 - Renovation to accommodate the handicapped.
- 1994 - Interior renovation to provide for computers and other new services.
- 1996 - Library purchases two adjoining properties for library expansion. $4,500,000 expansion bond vote defeated.
- 1998 - A smaller, revised expansion bond of $2,240,000 passed overwhelmingly.
- 2000 - Groundbreaking for the new library.
- 2002 - Completion and dedication of expanded Franklin Square Public Library.
- 2007 - Franklin Square Public Library celebrates its 50th anniversary at Lincoln Road location.
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Building Design and 2000-2002 Construction
Architect: Schaardt & Fullan, deSilva Architects
Project Managers: Edwin S. Tweedy, Inc.
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