The official auxiliary
of the Library. Friends help raise money for the Library through the
sale of our surplus books, bake sales, sale of library bags, and many
other ways. Friends are a chartered, integral part of our Library.
Friends need the physical help and presence of new members. Join
today!
History of the Library
The
Montgomery House Library located in an ordinary ranch style
house, first opened its doors in June of 1967 with 3,000 books on
its shelves. The community facility was called the Montgomery House
Library in honor of the Montgomery sisters, Jane and Margaret, who
willed the building to McEwensville in the
1960's.
Much has happened since 1967 and a lot of changes have taken place.
During 2006: 27,000 materials were checked out from a collection of
27,000 items. The
collection has expanded to include DVD's, computer software, documentary videos, books on
CD, and access to POWERLibrary databases through the
library's five public access computers with fast DSL internet
connections. We also received 7 laptops through a LSTA grant.
Montgomery House Library is now open 45 hours a week, employs
a
full-time professional librarian, a full-time cataloger, and 2 part-time staff who serve the needs of
nearly
9,600 residents. An active large volunteer organization
continues to dedicate time and resources to the library's programs
and services. The Friends of the Library contribute to
the ongoing success of the library and have recently opened a
permanent bookstore in the renovated porch area.
We
encourage you to stop by, see the new Library sign, as well as shop
in the Friends' bookstore.
More History
The Library published a twenty-six page history of the
Library which is available for a small donation at the Library. You may
read an excerpt from the full color History
of Montgomery House here in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.
Much has happened since 1967 and a lot of changes have taken place.
During 2006: 27,000 materials were checked out from a collection of
27,000 items. The
collection has expanded to include DVD's, computer software, documentary videos, books on
CD, and access to POWER Library databases through the
library's five public access computers with fast DSL internet
connections. We also received 7 laptops through a LSTA grant. 
a
full-time professional librarian, a full-time cataloger, and 2 part-time staff who serve the needs of
nearly
9,600 residents. An active large volunteer organization
continues to dedicate time and resources to the library's programs
and services. The Friends of the Library contribute to
the ongoing success of the library and have recently opened a
permanent bookstore in the renovated porch area. 
