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Street view of the front of the Free Public Library Association of Tenafly building at its first location. The first free-standing library building in Tenafly.

The library moved into space in the Tenafly Municipal Complex in 1963.

Interior view of the Free Public Library Association of Tenafly building on Washington Street with Mrs. A.V. Huyler (Virginia C. Huyler), President of the Library Association, sitting at table reading a book. The second photo gives the same…

Citizens were asked to public support the library with tax dollars in 1919. The official vote took place on December 29, 1919 and the library then became the Tenafly Free Public Library.

Newspaper article details the dissolution process of the Tenafly Library Association as well as the initial formation and meeting of the Tenafly Public Library. Tokens of appreciation are given to two members of the association who were instrumental…

Ruth Garomon, Library Director from 1950-1970

Callie York, first librarian, from 1910-1932. In 1920, Mrs. York became the first head librarian of the Tenafly Free Public Library. She served in that capacity until 1932 when she died of pneumonia.

Arial view of the Tenafly Municipal Complex, 1960s Library is in the left of the photo with Borough Hall, Police and Fire Stations to the right of the photo. Perspective is from Tenafly Road with Foster Road is in the back of the photo.

Article appeared in local paper. 1932

Invitation to the Dedication Ceremonies at the Tenafly Municipal Center and Public Library, 1963