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An article on the Jones Library published shortly after its construction in a 1931 edition of House Beautiful.

Local author Aaron Becker poses with two of his books, You are Light and Journey.

This image shows the smoldering scene the morning after the fire that decimated the Amherst House on the evening of December 9, 1926.

An article from the Springfield Sunday Union and Republican about the historical and art collections at the Jones Library. Also includes information on the children's room and auditorium.

A man seated and using audio equipment with someone else seated in background enjoy the AV Listening Room at The Jones Library

Local author Beverly Duncan poses with her book, Explore the Wild.

Local author Blanche Cybele Derby poses with copies of her books, My Wild Friends and More My Wild Friends.

Image of interior of the Boltwood historical room, circa 1968. Showing bookshelves lining the walls, a large window showing sun as the blinds are drawn, and two comfortable seats with table in their center, as well as a stand alone chair and a couch…

Local author Bruce Watson poses with a copy of his book, Freedom Summer, outside the Jones Library.

Members of the Garden Club working outside the Jones Library. Slide caption reads "10/7/77 Garden club Bulb planting at Jones Library"

In 2002 the Jones Library completely transferred from the card catalog to a digital system. Cards from the card catalog were signed by authors and illustrators and then sold to raise money for the library. Here patrons are picking out what cards to…

Local authors Catherine Newman (right) and Nicole Blum (left) pose at Carr's Ciderhouse gift shop. Newman and Blum co-wrote Stitch Camp and are also holding books they authored individually.

View at the ceremony for the laying of the cornerstone for the Jones Library. Pictured from left to right: Tony (Michael Angelo), who was in charge of stone work; Allen H. Cox, Architect; Casper Ranger Construction Company man; Mr. Moriarty,…

Local author Charles Derby poses with copies of his books, Inspired by Dreams: Selections from the Charles Derby Collection and Eye of the Angel: Selections from the Derby Collection.