Tuesday News: A Centenary in Bath Libraries

[rhubarbjam]

It has been 100 years since Bath Libraries first opened their doors, and they are now collecting memories from staff and customers talking about the impact the libraries have had on their life. "My lasting memory of the Bath Library is happiness!" notes one customer, "...I can still see myself sat in there, feeling hugged by all the books around me."

To celebrate the centenary, a 1920's themed gala was held in Bath Central Library, imitating the fashion and music in the year it first opened. Councillor Michelle O'Doherty borrowed The Heavenly Twins by Madam Sarah Grand (which was the first book ever borrowed from this library in July 1924) to kick off the celebrations, which included performances from local artists and readings from books from the library’s Centenary Collection of 100 books from 100 years.

Read more about the gala here.
Read more memories of Bath Libraries here.

Comments

[zenigotchas]

Disappointed to see that the Bath Library is neither filled with bathtubs or one big giant bath tub on the inside. Talk about false advertising.

This is so sweet and cute oh my gosh. I loved reading the memories section in particular, sounds like Bath is great fun. If I lived in the UK I'd probably visit (I do remember loving libraries as a child).

[rhubarbjam]

I thought the memories section was very sweet, and a nice idea to celebrate the anniversary! Devon libraries have also hit 100 years recently, and several staff are doing 100km challenges to celebrate and raise money for children's literacy.