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Stagecoach_b&w.jpg
Jones Library in the background with the stagecoach in the foreground. The stagecoach, owned by the Amherst Historical Society, was stored at the library for many years.

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Rear face of the library before the Kinsey Memorial Garden was created, taken in 1994

amherst_record_jones_library_returning_books.jpg
A patron returning a lot of books without being charged fines. Information on reverse reads, "Amherst Record, Wed., Dec. 14, 1977, p. 6 Amherst Record, Sun., April 8, 1973, p.6 "Stealthily He Creeps - This fine old picture of a delinquent library…

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Winifred Sayer seated in Robert Frost room. Caption on reverse reads, "Winifred Sayer curator at Jones in Robert Frost room at Jones Library."

Old circ desk in community room.jpg
A woman talking to a man behind the Public Service desk at The Jones Library

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

lester_julius_19941110_dedication_of_julius_lester_collection.jpg
From left to right, Bonnie Isman, Julius Lester, and Dan Lombardo stand in front of an exhibit panel in the Special Collections department during the dedication of the Julius Lester Collection.

Kids Room Before 1990s Addition.jpg
Judy Lincoln in the Children's Room of the Jones Library before the new 1990's addition.

jones_library_newspaper_room.jpg
Newspaper room in Jones Library, prior to 1968

jones_library_former_amherst_room.jpg
The former Amherst Room which was converted to the Sidney Waugh room (now housing Technical Services) in 1968.This room once housed the library’s local authors collection, the Amherst imprint collection, and miscellaneous local history materials.

jones_library_19271203_under_construction.jpg
Jones Library under construction with a car parked in front and Mr. Dolan, the architect standing in front. The caption on the reverse reads, "Taken from the south side of Amity street looking North. Mr. Dolan (French Canadian) foreman, standing in…

jones_library_amherst_house_hotel.jpg
Exterior of the Amherst House Hotel. The Jones Library was housed on the second floor until the building burned in 1926.

Adult reading room 1968.jpg
The adult reading room of the Jones Library in 1968.

jones_library_1932_cars_outside.jpg
The exterior of The Jones Library in the 1930s with 3 cars parked outside. Caption on reverse reads, "c. 1932"

Boltwood Historical and Genealogical Room.jpg
The Boltwood Room. Caption on reverse reads, "The Boltwood Room- a genealogical and historical collection, once owned by the Boltwood family."
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