LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Rockville Centre Public Library
upon the occasion of celebrating its 130th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across the great State
of New York is reflective of certain exemplary institutions whose
purpose is dedicated to serving the community and the needs of its citi-
zenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Rockville Centre Public Library upon the occasion of celebrating its
130th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, To celebrate this most auspicious occasion, the Rockville
Centre Public Library will be hosting the premier of "Check it Out! The
History of the Rockville Centre Public Library," written and directed by
Alene Scoblete, on Sunday, April 29, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The Rockville Centre Library and Improvement Association was
organized in 1882 by civic-minded residents; and
WHEREAS, Several years after its establishment, the Library was moved
from its second floor location of the Observer Building to the DeMott
building, also known as the Library building; and
WHEREAS, In 1894, the Rockville Centre Public Library moved locations
again to South Side High School, which is now Village Hall; and
WHEREAS, The Rockville Centre Public Library received its official
charter in 1898, from the University of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, In the early part of the 20th Century, John Lyon donated land
for the Library to erect its own building which was located on Front
Street and Clinton Avenue; and
WHEREAS, In the 1950s, the Rockville Centre Public Library joined the
county system of libraries; and
WHEREAS, Subsequently, the demand for service was so great that plans
for a new building were set in motion, and on December 2, 1962, the new
Library Building was dedicated; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, the Rockville Centre Public Library has
undergone many changes including updating from the outdated card cata-
logue system to an online catalogue system, and a newly expanded Library
in the 1990s; and
WHEREAS, This occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative
Body to recognize and pay tribute to the Rockville Centre Public
Library; and
WHEREAS, Steeped in a proud and distinguished history, the Rockville
Centre Public Library may take just pride in its purposeful growth, as
it looks forward to continuing to serve the educational, cultural and
intellectual needs of the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Rockville Centre Public Library upon the occasion of cele-
brating its 130th Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Rockville Centre Public Library.