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DISTINCTIVE
ASPECTS OF THE COLLECTION
The branch holds an excellent collection on African-American history and culture. Other
special collections include Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, and an
extensive collection of material in large print format.
RECURRING
PROGRAMMING OFFERED
Preschool film and story hours and chess instruction are offered weekly for children.
The Teen Book Club is held the first Thursday of each month at 4:00
p.m. Basic computer classes for adults are offered each Friday
at 10:00 a.m.
SPECIAL
PROGRAMMING OFFERED
Lecture programs are typically offered throughout the year focusing on topics of local
interest.
HISTORY
Opened in April of 1978 the new Dudley Branch replaced both the Mount Pleasant Branch and
the Fellowes Athenaeum, a privately endowed library.
The Children's Area
Members of the Dudley Friends Group after a recent book sale. Photo by Ronald
Shelburne, Jr.
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