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Survey of library site by John J. Dalton, October 8, 1913
The site, with a frontage of 60 feet on Weston Road by 140 feet on King Street was acquired in two parcels, the larger one from David Rowntree Junior for $1300 and the smaller one from Elizabeth Aiken for $650. The purchases were registered on…
Interview with Mary Louise Ashbourne
Mary Louise is the president of the Weston Historical Society and lifelong resident Weston, who recounts witty tales from the past.
Weston Library gives birth to Weston Historical Society
Discusses the circumstances under which the Weston Historical Society was formed, and provides a brief history of Weston Library.
By-Law to designate Weston Public Library an historic and architectural landmark.
By-Law enacted by the corporation of the borough of York on April 24, 1978, to designate the property known as Weston Public Library, erected in 1914, to be of historic and architectural value or interest according to the Ontario Heritage Act.
Interview with Ruth Cameron
Ruth is a long-time resident of Weston, whose family has been heavily involved in the Weston Library's rich history.
Carnegie Corporation of New York funds construction of public library in Weston
Carnegie Corporation of New York provides funding of $10, 000 to build what is now the Weston Branch of the Toronto Public Library. Correspondence via R.A. Franks, Treasurer of the Carnegie Corporation.
Carnegie Corporation of New York requests statistics for Carnegie libraries
Correspondence from James Bertram (Secretary, Carengie Corporation) requesting statistics for Carnegie libraries in Weston. Bertram is concerned specifically about the extent of financial support the library had been recieving since 1907.
James Bertram of the Carnegie Corporation of New York instructs Joseph Nason on how to apply for funds
A copy of correspondence from James Bertram (Secretary, Carnegie Corporation) addressed to Joseph Nason (Treasurer, Library Board). Bertram instructs Nason to contact R. A. Franks (Treasurer, Carnegie Corporation) to apply for funds. Payments,…
The Carnegie Corporation of New York critiques proposed building plans for the Weston Public Library
A copy of correspondence from James Bertram (Secretary, Carnegie Corporation), outlining problems with the proposed plans for the Weston Public Library Building submitted on April 18, 1913. Bertram states the building is too long for its depth and…
James Bertram of the Carnegie Corporation requests statistics about Weston Public Library
This letter from James Bertram (Secretary, Carnegie Corporation) is a request for statistics pertaining to the Weston Public Library. It appears that this is the third time such a request has been made, and statistics were not forwarded to the…