History of Lansdale Library By lanslibrary Jan 1, 1928 Early library photo Period: Jan 1, 1928 to Dec 31, 1948 1928-1948 Mar 22, 1928 Lansdale Library Association formed. Aug 25, 1928 "Formal opening and inspection of the new library quarters" one room in borough building on Courtland St. Jan 1, 1946 Library expands to two rooms Apr 2, 1948 Articles of Incorporation Jan 1, 1949 Library in 1949 Period: Jan 1, 1949 to Dec 31, 1969 1949-1969 Period: Jan 1, 1952 to Dec 31, 1960 1952-1960 - Elva May Smith is first full-time librarian Nov 8, 1955 Voters approve one-mill property tax support for the library. Sep 2, 1958 Library opens its new building at Vine St and Montgomery Ave. Period: Jan 1, 1960 to Dec 31, 1967 1960-1967 - Mrs Richard C Mallery librarian Period: Jan 1, 1968 to Dec 31, 1997 1968-1997 Peter Manakos Library Director Period: Jan 1, 1970 to Dec 31, 1990 1970-1990 Jan 1, 1971 The Library becomes an agency of Lansdale Borough. Jan 1, 1972 Library in 1972 Apr 20, 1972 The Library moves to its current location. Jan 1, 1986 Non-resident membership $15.00 Jan 1, 1994 Current library Period: Jan 1, 1994 to Dec 31, 2013 1994-2013 Jan 1, 1997 Library renovated with addition for Children's and Teen section. Period: Jan 1, 1999 to Dec 31, 2000 1998-2000 Debbie Aherns library director Period: Jan 1, 2000 to Dec 31, 2008 2000-2008 Anne Frank library director Dec 31, 2000 December 2000 - Library reorganizes with Lansdale Borough Council appointed as Library Board Jul 1, 2002 Library launches website www.lansdalelibrary.org. Period: Jan 1, 2009 to Dec 31, 2013 2009-present Tom Meyer library director
