Unless posted, The Green Free Library is open Monday-Thursday from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM and Friday & Saturday from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Visitors please note that all parking is "on the street", except for one handicapped access parking spot behind the library that is shared with the Gmeiner. You must have the appropriate permits displayed to park in this spot.

MONDAY

Today is Monday, May 28, 2012. The library is closed for Memorial Day.

TUESDAY

The BOOK STORE will be open from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Prices are amazing and there are many titles to choose from. Books will be re-stocked at the end of every session, so make it a habit to stop in regularly.

This is the last week for the May's sale theme which is MECHANICAL MAY. All fixer-upper books will be BOGO Free (Buy one get one). This includes books on fixing up the home, yard, yourself or others!!

WEDNESDAY

The BOOK STORE will be open from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

MECHANICAL MAY BOGO continues!!

There will be no regular Story Time again until September. Check back for more information on special story times for families and The Summer Reading Program for children pre-K thru 6th grade.

Adult knitting will meet in the Gmeiner at 3:00 PM. Feel free to drop by and get some instructions, or just knit with some good company. Knitters of ll levels are welcome

THURSDAY

The BOOK STORE will be open from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

This will coincide with the "Wellsboro Grower's Market", next door. One stop shopping, feed the stomach and the mind!
MAY BOGO continues!!

FRIDAY

There are no special events scheduled for today. Please remember the library closes promptly at 5:00 PM on Friday & Saturday. The Internet computers are programmed to automatically shut down at 4:50 to allow staff to complete closing procedures by 5:00.

SATURDAY

Saturday, June 2, 2012 is the Summer Reading Program Kickoff! Stop by the library between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to register for events for school-aged children between pre-K and 6th grade, and to sign-up for the Teen Reading and Adult Reading groups.

STILL CLOSED

The Green Free Library will be closed on Saturday, May 26, 2012 and Monday, May 28, 2012 (always closed on Sundays) for Memorial Day weekend. The book drop will be open for the return of books and magazines only. No movies or audio-material may be left in the book drop. If you need to renew material and the library is not open, you may call 570-724-4876 and leave a message on the machine, or utilize the renew option on your Evergreen account page online. Remember the user name is your barcode number from the back of your library card, and the password is the last 4 digits of the phone number you have listed on your library account. For step-by-step instructions click here. Please do not e-mail renewals at this time, as the library does not have that capability yet.

CLOSED

The Green Free Library will be closed on Saturday, May 26, 2012 and Monday, May 28, 2012 (always closed on Sundays) for Memorial Day weekend. The book drop will be open for the return of books and magazines only. No movies or audio-material may be left in the book drop. If you need to renew material and the library is not open, you may call 570-724-4876 and leave a message on the machine, or utilize the renew option on your Evergreen account page online. Remember the user name is your barcode number from the back of your library card, and the password is the last 4 digits of the phone number you have listed on your library account. For step-by-step instructions click here. Please do not e-mail renewals at this time, as the library does not have that capability yet.

NEW E-BOOK SELECTION FOR JUNE

The e-Reader book club will be reading Song of the Lark, by Willa Cather. The discussion for this title will be held in the main room of the library on June 19th, 2012 at 6:30 PM. Any one over the age of 17 years, who has read the book in any form, may attend. The meeting is free to all, but participants are invited to bring a snack or non-alcoholic beverage to share with the group. Plates, cups and napkins are provided. If the snack somehow ties in with the reading selection, it’s even better!!

For those owning a Kindle, this selection is currently available for free download at Amazon.com. Other sources for Kindles and other e-Readers include Project Gutenberg and Free-eBooks.net.

CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY !

The Green Free Library will be closed on Saturday, May 26, 2012 and Monday, May 28, 2012 (always closed on Sundays) for Memorial Day weekend. The book drop will be open for the return of books and magazines only. No movies or audio-material may be left in the book drop. If you need to renew material and the library is not open, you may call 570-724-4876 and leave a message on the machine, or utilize the renew option on your Evergreen account page online. Remember the user name is your barcode number from the back of your library card, and the password is the last 4 digits of the phone number you have listed on your library account. For step-by-step instructions click here. Please do not e-mail renewals at this time, as the library does not have that capability yet.

SHARED PHOTOS OF A SHARING SOUL

MARY ROBINSON

The generosity of townspeople of the past keeps on giving to those of the present and future.
Thanks to the technology of today, some photos of one of the library’s benefactors are posted here for all to enjoy. They were sent to us via the library's Facebook page.


In 1836, Chester Robinson purchased the land on which The Green Free Library now sits. It was not until 1855 that he had what is now the central square portion of the existing building erected as his abode. He lived there until his death in 1890, upon which the property was left to his daughter.
Mary B. Robinson; known as “Miss Mazie”, engaged William Henry Miller, a noted architect from Ithaca, NY, to remodel the house. East and west wings were added to the original building, along with a formal garden in the rear. Miss Maize loved fireplaces, so a curve was added to the front of the building to accommodate one.

A sunroom was also built in the west wing. Longtime patrons remembered it being referred to as the Fan room because of the previous décor.

MARY & WINIFRED

The east wing consisted of a portcochere and a formal dining room. The dining room was furnished with a large mahogany sideboard, and all of the woodwork was done in mahogany. A Tiffany window remains, and is thought to have been modeled after the view that Miss Mazie saw from that position of her formal gardens.
By 1910 the citizens of Wellsboro, PA, recognized the need for a public library. They established an organization to raise necessary funds.

Charles S. Green, a wealthy lumberman from Roaring Branch, bequeathed the large sum of $50,000 for the incorporation of a Green Free Library in 1911.

Mary Robinson died in 1913 and left her property to her life-long companion, Miss Elizabeth Walbridge. Miss Walbridge died shortly after and the property passed to Chester Converse, Mary’s nephew. The will stipulated that upon his death the house and grounds would be given to the trustees off The Green Free Library.

In 1915 The Green Free Library opened in its temporary quarters in a vacant storefront at 97 Main Street, Wellsboro. For whatever reasons, Chester Robinson decided to deed his interest in the property he had inherited to the trustees in 1916, for the paltry sum of $3,000.

The Green Free Library moved to that location and opened in 1917. Additional remodeling was necessary in 1963, with the addition of a large wing on the northwest side of the library, which is now the main reading room. The original building has been kept intact with only minor repairs and cosmetic work.

It is located near The Green in Wellsboro, where the famous fountain of Wynken, Blynken and Nod sits.

The majority of this post has been previously posted in suite101.com by the author.

SUMMER IS COMING AND SO IS THE SRP!

Celebrate the start of our Summer Reading Program! On Saturday, June 2, 2012, stop by The Green Library between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm for The Starry Saturday Kick-off event for pre-K through 6th grade children. Special activities will include a goodie bag, stories and creating a special bat to hang in the library during the duration of the program, which will run on Wednesday mornings from June 20-Aug 8th, 2012. This year’s theme is Dream Big-Read!

While all programs are designed for specific ages, the library staff understands if some families wish to remain together, despite the age differences. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to remain with, and interact with their children’s group. Please remember that the library has no medical or emergency information available, especially if children do not already have a library card and there should be some way to contact you immediately if you choose to not remain at the library during the scheduled program.

More information on each weekly program and how to earn prizes by reading will be available to registrants who come to the kick-off, or stop in at the library at a later date. A link will also be available on the library website soon. Please do not call to register. Information and registration forms to participate in the teen program, Own the Night, or the adult program, Between the Covers, will also be available.)

THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY!

The Green Free Library is open Monday-Thursday from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM and Friday & Saturday from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Visitors please note that all parking is "on the street", except for one handicapped access parking spot behind the library that is shared with the Gmeiner. You must have the appropriate permits displayed to park in this spot.

MONDAY

Today is Monday, May 21, 2012. There are no special events scheduled for today.

TUESDAY

The BOOK STORE will be open from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Prices are amazing and there are many titles to choose from. Books will be re-stocked at the end of every session, so make it a habit to stop in regularly.

May's sale theme is MECHANICAL MAY. All fixer-upper books will be BOGO Free (Buy one get one). This includes books on fixing up the home, yard, yourself or others!!

WEDNESDAY

The BOOK STORE will be open from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

MECHANICAL MAY BOGO continues!!

There will be no regular Story Time again until September. Check back for more information on special story times for families and The Summer Reading Program for children pre-K thru 6th grade.

Adult knitting will meet in the Gmeiner at 3:00 PM. Feel free to drop by and get some instructions, or just knit with some good company. Knitters of ll levels are welcome

THURSDAY

The BOOK STORE will be open from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

This will coincide with the "Wellsboro Grower's Market", next door. One stop shopping, feed the stomach and the mind!
MAY BOGO continues!!

FRIDAY

There are no special events scheduled for today. Please remember the library closes promptly at 5:00 PM on Friday & Saturday. The Internet computers are programmed to automatically shut down at 4:50 to allow staff to complete closing procedures by 5:00.

The library will be closed on Saturday, May 26, 2012.

THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY

The Green Free Library is open Monday-Thursday from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM and Friday & Saturday from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Visitors please note that all parking is "on the street", except for one handicapped access parking spot behind the library that is shared with the Gmeiner. You must have the appropriate permits displayed to park in this spot.

MONDAY

Today is Monday, May 14, 2012. There are no special events scheduled for today.

TUESDAY

The BOOK STORE will be open from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Prices are amazing and there are many titles to choose from. Books will be re-stocked at the end of every session, so make it a habit to stop in regularly.

May's sale theme is MECHANICAL MAY. All fixer-upper books will be BOGO Free (Buy one get one). This includes books on fixing up the home, yard, yourself or others!!

The Book Club will be meeting early tonight at 5:00 PM so members can enjoy a visit with Mark Twain after their discussion of the book Rebellion of Jane Clark, by Sally Gunning. If you would like to participate in the book club, just look for the title for the month and show up in the main room on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The group is currently alternating between reading a print book one month and an E-book the next month. Most E-books are available for free on the Internet, or may be purchased from a reliable source.

Mark Twain will arrive at The Green Free Library in Wellsboro, PA at 6:30 PM tonight. Join us to welcome Dave Ehlert, A.K.A. Sam Clemens as he presents his program: Mark Twain 100 years Later.

WEDNESDAY

The BOOK STORE will be open from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

MECHANICAL MAY BOGO continues!!

Story time will begin at 10:15 AM in the Children’s Room at the library. The theme this week will be OCEANS! Sail on in and dock for an hour of fun.

Adult knitting will meet in the Gmeiner at 3:00 PM. Feel free to drop by and get some instructions, or just knit with some good company. Knitters of ll levels are welcome

THURSDAY

The BOOK STORE will be open from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

This will coincide with the "Wellsboro Grower's Market", next door. One stop shopping, feed the stomach and the mind!
MAY BOGO continues!!

FRIDAY

There are no special events scheduled for today. Please remember the library closes promptly at 5:00 PM on Friday & Saturday. The Internet computers are programmed to automatically shut down at 4:50 to allow staff to complete closing procedures by 5:00.

MARK TWAIN AT THE GREEN FREE LIBRARY

Mark Twain is coming to The Green Free Library!

Register now for this free event to be held on Tuesday May 15, 2012, at 6:30 PM in the main room of the library. Experience Mark Twain’s Life Story wound around all his famous quotes with a strong emphasis on the importance of Literacy as presented by Dave Ehlert, A.K.A. “Sam Clemens”. Call 570-724-4876 to register your party or yourself!

“One who can read but won’t, has no Advantage over one who can’t!”

THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY!

Book store specials & times for May have changed. Keep reading for details.
Cash and checks (with photo ID) are accepted and all proceeds come directly ot the library.


The Green Free Library is open Monday-Thursday from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM and Friday & Saturday from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Visitors please note that all parking is "on the street", except for one handicapped access parking spot behind the library that is shared with the Gmeiner. You must have the appropriate permits displayed to park in this spot.

MONDAY

Today is Monday, May 7, 2012. There are no special events scheduled for today.

TUESDAY

May's sale theme is MECHANICAL MAY. All fixer-upper books will be BOGO Free (Buy one get one). This includes books on fixing up the home, yard, yourself or others!!

The BOOK STORE will be open from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Prices are amazing and there are many titles to choose from. Books will be re-stocked at the end of every session, so make it a habit to stop in regularly.

WEDNESDAY

The BOOK STORE will be open from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

MECHANICAL MAY BOGO continues!!

Story time will begin at 10:15 AM in the Childrens Room at the library. The theme this week will be Mother's Day.

Adult knitting will meet in the Gmeiner at 3:00 PM. Feel free to drop by and get some instructions, or just knit with some good company. Knitters of ll levels are welcome

THURSDAY

The BOOK STORE will be open from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

MAY BOGO continues!!

FRIDAY

There are no special events scheduled for today. Please remember the library closes promptly at 5:00 PM on Friday & Saturday. The Internet computers are programmed to automatically shut down at 4:50 to allow staff to complete closing procedures by 5:00.