Bidding the library adieu

March 16, 2007

Harvard’s library closed its doors for good on Saturday, March 10, to prepare for its move.
 

Jeff Harris checks out the last book before the library closes its doors. (Photo by Laura Andrews)

Librarians Nicole Blankenshop, Debbie Garfield, Judy Veno, Mary Wilson, Nicole Luca, and Abby Kingsbury pose on the steps of the old library. (Photo by Laura Andrews)

Detail of the bannister in the old library. (Photo by Stephen Into)

The library’s gargoyles claim a little Celtic pride this week.

Ginger Kendall and Catina Barbieri marvel over an invitation to the town library’s grand opening in 1887 that Jeffrey Brown purchased on eBay.

An original invitation to the library’s dedication in 1887.

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