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libraryback_1963.jpg
The library moved into space in the Tenafly Municipal Complex in 1963.

libraryentrance_01_1970.jpg
Looking straight toward the entrance to the library. Tenafly Borough Hall (not in photo) is to the left.

Steamboatstompersconcert1998.jpg
Outdoor concert held at the library in an area that became the Children's Picture Book Room. What appears as a circular window become an arched open doorway from the main area of the Children's Room to the Picture Book Room.

stemboatstompersconcert1998audience.jpg
Audience is sitting in what became the Peace Plaza looking toward the library building. The performers are standing in the area that became the Picturebook Room of the Children's Room.

tenaflymunicipalcomplex.jpg
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.

childrensbooks1963.jpg
Mother and two young children scan the book shelves for some books.

In the background, arched windows are visible. This area is the location of the Edna Kawulitzki Art Gallery which was built in 2000-2001.

viewoftenafly1963.jpg
An unobstructed view of downtown Tenafly, NJ from the lounge area of the library. The arched windows that look out into town no longer remain but are the location of the entrance to the Edna Kawulitzki Art Gallery which was built in 2000-2001

librarystaff_1963.jpg
Library staff photo in 1963. left to right: Althea C. Best, Secretary, Maebelle T. Schwarz, Librarian, Margaret M. Doyle, Assistant Librarian, Ruth G. Garomon, Director, Mrs. Walter D. Plaisted, Librarian (as labeled on the original scrapbook page)

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Article that appeared in the Press Journal on 2/14/63

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Article originally appeared in the Press Journal on 3/7/63
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