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In 1914, the library was in a room at the Y.M.C.A., membership and book circulation was increasing and there was talk of raising funds for a library building. 

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In 1914, the library was in a room at the Y.M.C.A., membership and book circulation was increasing and there was talk of raising funds for a library building. 

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In 1915, the Township informed the Library Board they would not appropriate taxes for a new library building.  The library kept renewing their lease with the Y.M.C.A as pictured above.

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In 1915, the Township informed the Library Board they would not appropriate taxes for a new library building.  The library kept renewing their lease with the Y.M.C.A as pictured above.

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In 1917, funds were obtained by the Carnegie Corporation with a stipulation from the Township to furnish the site, costs toward the building and annual maintenance for a total sum of $24,000.  It was completed in February of 1918. The library couldn't open until March due to lack of lighting fixtures. 

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In 1917, funds were obtained by the Carnegie Corporation with a stipulation from the Township to furnish the site, costs toward the building and annual maintenance for a total sum of $24,000.  It was completed in February of 1918. The library couldn't open until March due to lack of lighting fixtures. 

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A front page newspaper article from "The Lakewood Daily Times and Journal" on April 25, 1917 announced the new library and its location.

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A front page newspaper article from "The Lakewood Daily Times and Journal" on April 25, 1917 announced the new library and its location.

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Notice that the library was named "Lakewood Library", rather than Lakewood Free Library (which used to be its name).  This was to avoid confusion to non-residents who were required to pay a membership fee. 

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Notice that the library was named "Lakewood Library", rather than Lakewood Free Library (which used to be its name).  This was to avoid confusion to non-residents who were required to pay a membership fee. 

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The Carnegie Corporation, the Library Board and the Township were not the only ones who helped to build the new library.  The librarian, Miss Katherine L. Hinsdale, played an important role in purchasing furniture, books and designing the interior space. Many library board meetings were held with financial reports and budgets documenting the building progress and donations from the town's residents. 

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The Carnegie Corporation, the Library Board and the Township were not the only ones who helped to build the new library.  The librarian, Miss Katherine L. Hinsdale, played an important role in purchasing furniture, books and designing the interior space. Many library board meetings were held with financial reports and budgets documenting the building progress and donations from the town's residents. 

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Library Treasurer Report 1917 handwritten pencil

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Library Treasurer Report 1917 handwritten pencil 2

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Library Treasurer Report 1917 handwritten pencil 3

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Miss Hinsdale also coordinated the purchase of library chairs.

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Miss Hinsdale also coordinated the purchase of library chairs.

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And had some problems with the chairs as stated in the letter above.

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And had some problems with the chairs as stated in the letter above.

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During the years of World War I, Lakewood was tasked with supplying books and magazines to Lakehurst, Camp Dix and Camp Merritt (located in Dumont and Cresskill, Bergen County, NJ). It was one of 1200 in the nation selected as a "War Information Center" for government pamphlets. Part of the library basement was used by the Lakewood Red Cross for rolling bandages. 

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During the years of World War I, Lakewood was tasked with supplying books and magazines to Lakehurst, Camp Dix and Camp Merritt (located in Dumont and Cresskill, Bergen County, NJ). It was one of 1200 in the nation selected as a "War Information Center" for government pamphlets. Part of the library basement was used by the Lakewood Red Cross for rolling bandages. 

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In 1917, the American Library Association established the Library War Service to provide library services to American soldiers training in camps and serving overseas.  

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In 1917, the American Library Association established the Library War Service to provide library services to American soldiers training in camps and serving overseas.  

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In Hinsdale's 1917 Librarian's Report, she described the Camp Dix program supplying books to soldiers. The library was able to raise funds for a total of $355 in response to the Library War Council's letter. 

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In Hinsdale's 1917 Librarian's Report, she described the Camp Dix program supplying books to soldiers. The library was able to raise funds for a total of $355 in response to the Library War Council's letter. 

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The library even received a handwritten note from Herbert P. Lansdale (the General Secretary of the Rochester, NY Y.M.C.A.). Lansdale was on loan from the Y.M.C.A. War Work Council to oversee operations at Camp Dix.

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The library even received a handwritten note from Herbert P. Lansdale (the General Secretary of the Rochester, NY Y.M.C.A.). Lansdale was on loan from the Y.M.C.A. War Work Council to oversee operations at Camp Dix.

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In 1918, Miss Hinsdale also assisted with establishing a library at Army Hospital No. 9 which was a military hospital in a converted hotel (The Lakewood Hotel) on 7th St. between Clifton and Lexington Aves. Library facilities were made available, free, to officers, enlisted men and nurses of the hospital.

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In 1918, Miss Hinsdale also assisted with establishing a library at Army Hospital No. 9 which was a military hospital in a converted hotel (The Lakewood Hotel) on 7th St. between Clifton and Lexington Aves. Library facilities were made available, free, to officers, enlisted men and nurses of the hospital.

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The 1918 Library Trustees report was able to continue the war effort as described above. The report also mentioned the new library opening to the public on February 5, 1918.   

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The 1918 Library Trustees report was able to continue the war effort as described above. The report also mentioned the new library opening to the public on February 5, 1918.   

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A 1919 report from the librarian, Katherine Hinsdale, stated the accomplishments of their efforts.

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A 1919 report from the librarian, Katherine Hinsdale, stated the accomplishments of their efforts.

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A 1920 report also lists a donation of the ambulance name plate "Lakewood" that served in France during the war. These items are no longer with the library history collection and the whereabouts are unknown. 

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A 1920 report also lists a donation of the ambulance name plate "Lakewood" that served in France during the war. These items are no longer with the library history collection and the whereabouts are unknown. 

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The library was still a help to Camp Dix even in 1921. Katherine Hinsdale received a humorous letter from the Camp librarian (an Army soldier).

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The library was still a help to Camp Dix even in 1921. Katherine Hinsdale received a humorous letter from the Camp librarian (an Army soldier).

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After 1921, there is no mention in the Library minutes of the completion of this program. In subsequent years, the library building made many improvements, increased library staff and patrons, and increased its book collection.   

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After 1921, there is no mention in the Library minutes of the completion of this program. In subsequent years, the library building made many improvements, increased library staff and patrons, and increased its book collection.   

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The "Carnegie" Library built on 2nd and Monmouth St.  operated from 1918 to 1995. Lakewood built a new 18,500 square foot building on Lexington Ave.(between 3rd and 4th St.).  And in 1999, the Lakewood Library became part of the Ocean County Library system.  

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The "Carnegie" Library built on 2nd and Monmouth St.  operated from 1918 to 1995. Lakewood built a new 18,500 square foot building on Lexington Ave.(between 3rd and 4th St.).  And in 1999, the Lakewood Library became part of the Ocean County Library system.  

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This history timeline narrative by Adrienne Katz from 1971, original Lakewood Library documents, and picture postcards used in this presentation are currently held in the Ocean County Library, Lakewood branch historical collection.  

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This history timeline narrative by Adrienne Katz from 1971, original Lakewood Library documents, and picture postcards used in this presentation are currently held in the Ocean County Library, Lakewood branch historical collection.  