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The October 20, 2025 Library Board agenda packet includes a consultant firm’s staffing and restructuring advice
The large agenda packet at https://www.co.door.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10202025-1967 goes into considerable detail about what they are…
“Lyceum and dime debates gave library start” and “Library goes from no talking to talking books” from the 1964 Door County Advocate
When the library was de­dicated May 1, 1913 there was rejoicing on the part of the many citizens who had devot­ed much time and effort to this project.
“Island library has history” from the November 9, 1967 Door County Advocate
Forty or fifty years ago many communities had no public library, except the small school libraries. That was the case on Washington Island.
“Obliging librarian keeps Island’s avid readers happy” from the June 3, 1971 Door County Advocate
Fully carpeted, tastefully paneled, cheerfully decorated, the Island’s library is an integral part of the new community center.
“Open Carnegie Library” from the May 8, 1913 Sturgeon Bay Advocate
This is a brief history of the Sturgeon Bay Library as gathered from pioneer settlers and newspaper comment.
Response to Carol Schmidt's May 3, 2024 letter to the Peninsula Pulse
A description of the practical reasons why obscenity protections for librarians should be removed.
Questions 4, 5, and 15 provide an opportunity to criticize social leftism at Door County libraries
The library survey is at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DoorCountyCommunitySurveySocialMedia.
"Biblical Books Good Lenten Reading Fare" from the March 12, 1959 Door County Advocate
The discovery of the Dead Sea scrolls and a general resurgence has considerably stepped up interest in the Bible in recent years. Now that the Lenten…
"Holiday Films At Library" from the December 16, 1956 Door County Advocate
Holiday Films At Library The Door County Library has just purchased two Christmas films of interest to those needing such material for Christmas parties…
Door County libraries have received enough donations to fully fund the initial year of the fine free policy in 2024
https://www.co.door.wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09182023-1530 lists the following three items, all on different pages
"Library started with debates, meager selection on shelves" from the June 10, 1976 Door County Advocate
Sturgeon Bay library in 1906
"New library won't shut out handicapped people" from the April 3, 1973 Door County Advocate
A former teacher, Miss Clarke hopes to resume her tutoring career this summer in her Glidden dr. home. To be ef­fective, she will undoubtedly require…
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