Library Timeline

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1952: Syracuse Public Library began curbside book return for motorists         
- Post-Standard, Jan. 7, 1952

Curbside Book Return - Image 1

1952: Library room operated by the Syracuse Public Library at the Dunbar Center expanded and redecorated  
- Post-Standard, Oct. 11, 1952

Dunbar Community Center - Image 1
Dunbar Community Center - image 2

1954: Former director Paul M. Paine recognized by the Friends of Reading
- Post-Standard, Jan. 27, 1954

1954: Henry McCormick, former director of Olean Public Library and professor of European history, becomes assistant director to Frieda Gates             
- Herald-American, Dec. 12, 1954

1954: Ceiling projectors for microfilmed books donated to library by the local Scottish Rite organization for use by bed-ridden patrons
- Post-Standard, April 18, 1954

Ceiling projector use - Image 1

1955: Syracuse Public Library marked 50 years in the Carnegie Library building           
- Herald, Mar. 20, 1955

Carnegie interior - Image 2
Carnegie interior - Image 3

1957: Mayor breaks ground for new Eastwood Library Branch to be renamed in honor of Paul Paine    
- Eastwood News, June 27, 1957
Architect's sketch of proposed Paine Branch

1957: Patrons watch the World Series on television set up in Central Library  
- Post-Standard, Oct. 2, 1957

World Series TV viewing

1958: Paul M. Paine Branch dedicated       
- Post-Standard, Mar. 20, 1958

Paine Branch Interior - Image 1
Paine Branch Interior - Image 2
Paine Branch Interior - Image 3

1959: Common Council approved construction of a new Petit Branch Library
- Herald-Journal, July 21, 1959

1959: Central Library converts from coal to natural gas heating        
-1959 Annual Report

New look for Carnegie Library