1980-1989

A flyer advertising the York Public Library's programs, in celebration of Children's Book Festival in November 1986. Canadian author and illustrator James Houston visited the Weston Branch on November 13, 1986. Click here for photographs from the…

A flyer advertising the Best Dressed Cookie Competition. Click here to see the certificate given to Weston's Best Dressed cookies. Here are images from the competition.
Cookie decorating competitions were a popular feature at the Weston Branch. Click…

This flyer advertises an exhibition of Harold Ritchie's artwork at the Weston Branch, run in mid-April 1987.

A clipping from "The Link," February 1986, recounting the cookie decorating challenge similar to the one advertised here.

These images are taken from the staircase inside the old entrance of the Weston library. The images were taken circa 1980, prior to the construction of the new addition. Note that the doors to the library are glass, as opposed to the wood doors that…

An image of the adults section of the Weston Library, circa 1980. Non-fiction books can be seen on the right hand side of the image. Signs for English literature, travel and geography can be seen above shelving units on the upper right hand portion…

This image is of the main floor of the Weston Branch. The entrance to the staff work room is visible, as is the entrance that leads to the current day location of the adult fiction section. One of the stained glass windows are visible from this…

This is an image of Bettijane O'Neill, (Branch Head, Weston Branch York Public Library) at the time of the addition. This image shows her standing by a brick wall that defined the old exterior wall of the building and a refreshment table. The inside…

This image shows staff at Weston Branch posing for a photograph in front of the Eagle House eagle that was reported to be missing here. From left to right are: Bettijane O'Neill, (unknown), Suzanne Scala, (unknown), (unknown).

These images show two girls singing. The second photograph shows one of the pair recieving a prize from Polkaroo. It seems as though this image is from a talent showcase held at the library. Click here to see more images from the event.