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- The Portsmouth Public Library was established in 1879 in a building donated by the Board of Education at the corner of Fifth and Court Streets. Colonel James Wharton was the first librarian, and through his efforts the collection grew to more than 5,000 volumes. By 1901, the library had outgrown the location at Fifth and Court Streets.
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The Portsmouth Public Library was established in 1879 in a building donated by the Board of Education at the corner of Fifth and Court Streets. Colonel James Wharton was the first librarian, and through his efforts the collection grew to more than 5,000 volumes.
Learn the history of the Portsmouth Public Library Foundation who makes up the Board of Directors.
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Local History Collection. Portsmouth's Local History Collection has wide variety of ever-expanding resources for in-house use and perusal! Among these are: Books, documents & microfilm pertaining to Portsmouth and Norfolk County: Norfolk and Portsmouth City Directories, 1851 to 1931.
History. Moments In History. Portsmouth Public Library. Article by B. D. White. B. D. White was a retired judge. He wrote this article in the mid to late 1940s. Submitted by the Portsmouth History Commission. First Public Library in 1914.
About Us. In April of 1881 the Portsmouth City Council passed an ordinance creating a public library. Since then, the Portsmouth Public Library has served the informational, educational and entertainment needs of the people of Portsmouth as well as visitors. The library and its staff provide services for people of all ages including.
