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voters passed a bond issue to build a permanent library structure. The city dedicated the 10,000 square foot stone and wood facility in 1965. The new library opened its doors with 6,000 volumes for the reading of 4,000 registered cardholders. By the building's tenth anniversary in
February 1976, the library had grown to 46,000 volumes and 10,000 cardholders. A 1981 addition expanded the library to 11,200 square feet.
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Library. In 1978 Mrs. Gloria Zavish succeeded Mrs. Wanner and became the director of the library. The library continued to expand with the construction and furnishing of a $ 1.3 million addition completed in early 1991, increasing the structure to its current size of over 23,000 square feet.
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Library be enlisting public support for various Library activities, by informing the public of library services, by raising money to purchase books and equipment for the Library, and by advocating for political and financial support. Anyone interested in supporting the library is encouraged to join.
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Library also benefits from the support of the Friends of the North Miami Public Library, a civic minded group of people who know that quality library service is important to their community. As a group, Friends strive to support, improve and promote the Library. The Friends promote
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Library system in 1961 to form an independent library with a staff of two and a budget of $ 25,000. In 1964 North Miami Beach
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District enjoy Reciprocal borrowing privileges. All others will be charged a nonresident fee of $ 50.00 annually and A three (3) month card is available for $ 15.00.
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