November 2015

Rebuilding the Front Patio at Jones Library, 1977

Patty Bischoff helps to unload a heavy slab that is being used to rebuild the patio at the  Jones. This project was part of the landscaping redesign created by the Amherst Garden Club. The two men helping are Dave Meyers and Gordon Fletcher-Howell.

(Originally posted on November 6, 2015)

Another Original Jones Library Makerspace

The Amherst Art Center, directed by Stephen Hamilton, a well-known local artist, was hosted by the library from 1955 through 1980. Classes offered included this pottery class, poetry workshops, oil and watercolor painting, weaving, short story writing, jewelry making, and many others.

(Originally posted November 13, 2015)

Avocado Plant at North Amherst Library

The Children’s Room at the North Amherst Library was home to this flourishing avocado plant donated by Nonny Burack. This plant eventually made its way to the main branch of the Jones Library where it lived happily for many years.

(Originally posted November 20, 2015)

Charles R. Green and His Sunday Afternoon Programs

The Sunday at 5:00 programs were the pride and joy of Charles R. Green, first director of the Jones Library. Here he is on the right standing on the front steps of the Jones Library. Note one of the tools for marketing library programs beside him – a chalkboard! It advertises a panel discussion on civil liberties.

(Originally posted on November 27, 2015)