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Mission Statement | History of Lyndonville | History of Library | About the Yates Community LibraryMission Statement:
History of Village of Lyndonville:The Village of Lyndonville was established in 1903, the last village to be incorporated in Orleans County. The first business center was the Town of Yates at Yates Center but in 1827, the center shifted to Lyndonville because of the waterpower provided by Johnson's Creek. The opening of the Rome-Watertown-Ogdensburg Railroad in 1876 gave Yates easy access to markets and Lyndonville became a local market center. Today, Lyndonville is a picturesque village set on the Ontario Lake Plains amidst orchards, fields and Amish farms. The Village is noted for its small town charm, Independence Day celebration and award winning apples. History of the Library: In about the mid 1900's, a small group of citizens met to begin a lending library. The first collection was housed in the town hall. Later, the collection was moved to various buildings in downtown Lyndonville until 1971 when it settled into the handsome brick building it now occupies. The current building was built on land donated by the William A. Smith family with a sweeping view of Lyndonville Pond, the dam, waterfalls and Town Park. Dedicated to his wife, the Mary Smith Memorial building was built by a community fund drive led by James W. Whipple with a core of $30,000 also donated by the Smith family. On June 19th, 2006, this same building was rededicated following renovation and redecoration costing approximately $50,000. Board of Trustees and Staff Members:The seven members of the Library Board of Directors are elected by the voters in Lyndonville for three year terms. The terms are staggered so that three positions are elected every two years in the November election. YCL Board meetings are open to the public. All decisions regarding the library are a matter of public record. The Board reserves the right to private closed door meetings to discuss policy and personnel matters as executive sessions. President: Thomas Wenhold Director: Emily Cebula Funding
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