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Charles R. Green stands on the front steps of the Jones Library shaking hands with another man. Beside him is the chalkboard advertising one of his Sunday at 5:00 programs.

Charles Green holding a stone for the Jones Library. The caption on the reverse reads, "Charles R. Green with a stone for Jones Library 1928"

Many children reading in the Children's Room at Jones Library

Local author Christopher Benfey poses in front of Emily Dickinson's gravesite while holding copies of his books, The Great Wave, A Summer of Hummingbirds, and Red Brick, Black Mountain, White Clay.

Image of 1927 construction. Showing the start of the foundation stones and other supplies are set in designated piles for use.

Local author Cornelia Cornelissen poses with copies of her books, Soft Rain: a story of the Cherokee Trail of Tears and Music in the Wood.

Local author and owner of Dean's Beans Organic Coffee Company Dean Cycon poses with a copy of his book Javatrekker.

The whole auditorium at the Jones Library was filled with flowers during this flower show held in 1935. This view shows the portion of the show that filled the stage.

French cooking expert Charlotte Turgeon demonstrates cooking with chocolate.

This photograph shows the front entranceway of the Jones Library. The back of the library (prior to the 1993 renovation) is visible through the archway.

Local author Gina Simm poses with a copy of her book, Heart to Heart: Three Systems for Staying Connected.

Early internet station in the Jones Library Reference Department.

This is the first book-by-book inventory done by the Library since the fire at the Amherst House in 1926. It took a week to complete by 60-odd staff and volunteers. The women on the left are Lucy Gallagher, Claire Sussman, and Windy Sayer.

Local author Jane McPhetres Johnson poses with a copy of her poetry book, Maven Reaches Mars: Home Poems and Space Probes in Four Fascicles.

Local author John Fabel poses with his book, Designing the Future to Honor the Past.