For Providence - a new Public Library

A poster on the wall reminds you that this year is the

    100th anniversary of the Providence Public Library.  A

    first class " Renaissance City " needs a bigger and better

    public library. The reconstruction of the old library is a

    horrid failure, reflected in the cheerless faces of the

    staff - with few exceptions a rather unprofessional bunch.

           A close friend of mine - a college math teacher - agrees

    that the old building was decidedly more pleasant for

    literate visitors , more space, better lighting, fresher air,

    a more competent staff actually acquainted with BOOKS !

              Warwick now has a pleasant new library of which it

    can be proud. The  citizens of Providence  also deserve

    a brand new library.

             I hope we can build one that rivals the Boston

    Public Library.

            Civilization counts. Build it and they - the readers -

    will come.