By Jo Moore Although a work still in progress, the newly-formed Clearwater Memorial Public Library (CMPL) Foundation, Inc. plans to launch its new website this week. It will be a means to let our readers gain more information about upcoming plans for library expansion; as well as news on what is happening at that copper-roofed […]
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By Jo Moore Last week’s splendid article featuring Ellen Tomlinson’s tenure as CMPL Director elicited many responses, such as, “I didn’t know our library does all that!” It is true that in the six or so years since Ellen took over as Director, so many advances were made that the library has certainly outgrown the […]
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By Jo Moore In 2009 Ellen Tomlinson took over the reins of the Clearwater Memorial Public Library (CMPL), succeeding Chris Ashby. Ellen’s tenure has been almost exactly the same length as that of Chris: six and a half years. During Ellen’s time as director, a whirlwind of modern developments and improvements have taken place, and […]
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By Jo Moore As Clearwater Memorial Public Library (CMPL) moved into the 21st century its purpose and motivation moved more towards involvement of the public, emphasis on computer education, reading discussion groups, and exciting summer reading programs. It was forward-looking thinkers and librarians like Peggy Flowers, Pam McBride, and Chris Ashby who could see the […]
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Last week I mentioned that I wanted to share with your readers some of the names that appeared repeatedly over the fifty-plus years that the library was growing and bursting at its seams. This group of dedicated citizens and groups reflect dedication and loyalty to their community that has endured down to today. The scrapbooks […]
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This letter to the editor appeared in the Clearwater Tribune, November 4, 2015. Dear Editor: This week we embark on a series of articles, stories, anecdotes, and tales, tracing the roots of an institution which had a minuscule beginning well over 50 years ago, thanks to a few determined citizens with a love of reading. You […]
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