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Warren-Newport Public Library company history timeline

1973

Opening day for the library came on January 10, 1973.

1974

In September 1974 a new bookmobile was purchased which began expanded service to the outlying communities.

1975

A building referendum was defeated by 49 votes in December 1975.

1976

The same referendum was defeated in March 1976.After the second defeat, board members purchased 3.5 acres of land and reduced the size of the building plan to 12,000 sq. ft.

1977

A third building referendum for $495,000 was passed by the voters in 1977 by a 189 vote margin.

1986

In 1986 the library underwent expansion and remodeling.

1988

With this expansion, it was hoped that WNPL would be able to serve its projected population of 36,000-40,000 by the year 2005. Based on the community analysis and library study, this plan identified goals that included the expansion of the library building by 1988.

1997

After relocating to temporary quarters for 14 months, WNPL in 1997 opened a $5.6 million, 31,000 square foot addition.

2005

With this expansion, it was hoped that WNPL would be able to serve its projected population of 36,000-40,000 by the year 2005.

2010

In 2010-11, an $8.6 million renovation and 4500 sq. ft. expansion project added a state-of-the-art meeting room, dedicated teen space, and expanded study rooms and computer access.

2021

Juneteenth is celebrated on Saturday, June 19, 2021 to commemorate the ending of slavery.

2022

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