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Grove Hill Library addition dedicated
The new addition, built with funding from the O'Melia family, is the new home for genealogical research. "We've always been proud of the library and what it has meant to the community," the mayor told those gathered. The last addition to the building was finished in 1987. "During recent years we've received a lot of gifts and grants, and books and computers have been brought in. We've used up all the available space."
The local library was established in 1939. It currently serves approximately 3,004 members, said Betsy West, library director. Residents in 12 zip codes use the facility, said Jean Daphne, president of the library Board of Directors. There are approximately 1,378 books in the collection. A variety of age groups use the facility. There is no membership fee. The Town of Grove Hill funds the library. There is also state funding. "We depend a lot on donations," West said. Monetary and book donations are accepted. The books that cannot be used will be forwarded to other communities such as Coffeeville and West Bend who are trying to get libraries started. Various clubs in the area including the Community Study Club also help support the Grove Hill library. The director would welcome more genealogy material as well as two more computers so people can access ancestry.com. The library currently has seven computers for public use. The library also needs volunteers to do children's activities and provide weekly story times, West said.
Hours for the Grove Hill Public Library are 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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