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Haynes Library, Established 1897
"Dedicated to the advancement of education, the sharing of knowledge and the broading of minds".

On December 3, 1897 the corner stone was laid in Preston square for the building if the Haynes Library Institute. on November 11,1897,Governor Hayne - Smith took an historic walk form Cupids Cay, where he had landed, to officially dedicate the Haynes Library building, opening the doors for the first time.

Over the years the library was relegated to second floor and the building was used for a number o government purposes. It was eventually closed, the books were disposed of. and the building was slated for demolition.

In 1995 restoration of the Historic Haynes Library began: roof was replaced, the original gingerbread restored, new shutters installed and the building repainted. in 1996 shelves were built for the main room, electricity upgraded and the plumbing repaired. Donated and purchases books were obtained and the main floor of the library opened. In 1997 the downstairs windows were replaced, each a gift of an individual donor. A new interior staircase was designed and built, a gift in the name of Alexia Knowles.

In 1997, through the generous donation of Mr. Lloyd Babcock, the existing garage was converted into an adult reading room providing a much needed and beautiful addition to our library today, this room houses the children's reading collection.

A private donation made by the Chase family Fund, providence, Rhode Island, in honor of the late Tina Frost, enabled major renovations and restoration to the interior and exterior of the Haynes Library in 1999.This substantial contribution also allowed the completion of the second Resource Center donated and supported by the Frost Family.Children's Programs: Book buddies-after school Story hour-Tuesday 3:30 p.m. Arts-N- craft Saturday 10:30-11:30 Homework help - Daily after school SUMMMER PROGRAMS July & August

Opening Hours Monday thru Thursday 9:00 am until 6 p.m. Friday 9: am until 5:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 am until 4:00pm