Welcome to the Newark Public Library
About us
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Newark
Public Library is to provide equal access to information, in any and
all formats, and the opportunity for knowledge so that people of all
ages may seek education, social and cultural growth, supporting the
primary Constitutional right of intellectual freedom. The library
encourages the free flow of ideas necessary to a democratic society so
that citizens may make informed choices about their personal lives,
their groups activities and associations and their government. By means
of collection and organization of materials, reader's advisory service,
programs of interest to specific groups and reference and referral
assistance, the Newark Public Library seeks to educate, inform, enrich
and entertain the citizens of the Newark Community. The Newark Library
serves all people without regard for age, sex, religious or ethnic
background, political affiliation, educational ability or economic
status.
Life is an adventure - our mission is to help you find it.
A Brief History
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The Newark Public Library was chartered in 1897 with the help of Reverend Charles W. Tomlinson. However, it was Henry C. Rew who presented his family's homestead site at the corner of Mason and High Streets for the library's location. The cornerstone was laid in October of 1900. The northeast wing was added in 1937, while the northwest wing was added in 1954 for additional library space and to house the Hoffman Clock Museum (see below). The children's room in the lower level was constructed in 1963. The addition in 1989, after years of investing and planning, increased the total library space to 16,500 square feet. We automated in 1991 and in 1995 we provided the first public access computer in the Pioneer Library system. The Teen Spot was created in 2002 to provide for the growing demand to provide space and library services and materials to area teenagers. In 2006, we districted our library to gain tax support from the residents of the Newark School District. |
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Hoffman Clock Museum
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The Hoffman Clock Museum is housed within the Newark Public Library and can be visited during normal library hours.
The core collection was assembled by Augustus L. and Jennie D. Hoffman.
Their wish was to preserve the collection for the enjoyment and
education of the community of Newark.
Eric Hooker is curator of the museum. |
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Newark Public Library 121 High Street Newark, NY 14513 315-331-4370