Wayland Library scrapbooks, volume 2, 1978-1979

Brown, Louise R. · 1978–1979

Library opened during blizzard of 1978, staffed by librarians who could walk or snowshoe to the library. 1 percent budget cut resulted in a reduction in service hours in 1978. Ann Flowers attends an international seminar for children's literature at Framingham State. 1978 elevator installed. Library requested $150,000 reserve fund per year for a new library addition. Free Museum passes for MFA and Decordova. 11 Cross country skiing maps by Evelyn Wolfson published. First "First Night" in Wayland sponsored by Sudbury Art Association. Ann Flowers creates Get Well Kits for kids. Know your town booklet published by League of Women Voters in 1979. Ann Flowers on Channel 4 TV wearing a Chinese robe and headdress while reading "The Magic Bell" at outdoor festival of Chinese culture called "The Forbidden City". Town Crier Special Newcomers Edition July 26, 1979. Brief History of Wayland in the newspaper. 1979. Sex, death, and divorce are topics addressed in children's books which were becoming more adult" (October 1979.) Circulation down. Louise Brown wonders if women returning to work part of reason.