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Today the library offers microfilm of the Portsmouth Daily Times and other forgotten papers of the city, a local history department, and local Bookmobile services which began in 1938. The library celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2006 with a reenactment of the opening with current workers in early-1900s attire.
His father, August Lorberg, (1825–1899), was a tailor in Portsmouth. [1] Lorberg was instrumental in securing a $50,000 contribution from Andrew Carnegie for the construction of the Portsmouth Public Library in 1901. Library construction was completed in 1906. The library continues to serve Portsmouth and Scioto County with four branch ...
Bertha Edwards was the first librarian, and was a key to its success as she raised funds for the library. [3] In 1959, two local dentists, Dr. James Holley and Dr. Hugo A. Owens, successfully sued the City of Portsmouth and the Portsmouth Public Library to integrate the public library, which resulted in the closure of the Portsmouth Community ...
Jun. 22—PORTSMOUTH—from July 1 through July 30, the Portsmouth Public Library will celebrate local veterans with a display comprised of submitted photos from community members. The "Honoring ...
Portsmouth Public Library is the public library of Portsmouth, New Hampshire.Established in 1896, the library's mission is to provide popular media materials to the public as well as to supply information and access to reference works.
The Portsmouth Public Library will join the celebration with performances by two local bands: Claudia and Some Familiar Faces from 12-1 p.m., and The Leftist Marching Band from 2-3 p.m ...
Each title is available to borrow with your library card! For more book recommendations or information on applying for a library card go to www.yourppl.org or call 740-354-5688.
It is part of the Portsmouth micropolitan area. Lucasville is the location of the Scioto County Fairgrounds. The Southern Ohio Correctional Facility , Ohio's one of three maximum security prisons and the location of Ohio's death house where death row inmates are executed , is located just outside Lucasville.