1891-27-06 City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Library Trustees
Subcommittee:
Date: 06/27/1891
Place: Beverly Public Library
Board members present: Joseph D. Tuck, Rev. Daniel D. Addison, Charles L. Dodge, George A.
Galloupe, Edward L. Giddings, and George E. Woodberry
Board members absent:
Others present:
Recorder: Charles L. Dodge
Beverly June 27th 1891
The Trustees held a meeting this evening all being present. Meeting called to order by the chairman.
On motion of Mr. Giddings, it was
Voted That a placard be printed and placed upon the outside of one of the doors of the library giving
notice that the library would be closed till Aug. 1st and that the librarian be authorized to carry
this into effect.
On motion of Mr. Woodberry, it was
Voted That shelves be placed in the reading room extending from the farther arch to the farther door
for such public documents as may be deemed advisable, thereby giving more space for books
in circulation, and that this matter be left with the room committee to be done while the
library is closed.
On motion of Mr. Giddings, it was
Voted That a tablet be placed between the windows upon the outside of the library upon which shall
painted Public Library and such other information deemed advisable for the information of
the public, and that the room committee have charge of this matter.
On motion of Mr. Giddings, it was
Voted That when we adjourn, it be to meet two weeks from tonight.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Charles L. Dodge
Secretary