[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 146 (Saturday, October 8, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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           70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY

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                            HON. HERB KLEIN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 7, 1994

  Mr. KLEIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to mark the 70th Anniversary of the 
Bloomfield Public Library.
  Beginning with its conception in 1923 with a donation of money, 
books, and equipment to the Township of Bloomfield from James N. 
Jarvie, the Library sought to promote more open access to resources and 
reference materials. In 1924, the first Free Public Library was opened 
from the help of a newly-formed Board of Trustees and enthusiastic 
townspeople.
  The Library has used some innovative approaches over the years. 
Starting with a bookmobile established in 1950, later in 1981 the 
Library joined the County of Essex Cooperating Libraries System, a 
reciprocal borrowing program. Moreover, the Public Access Catalog was 
created in 1993 which replaced a card catalog to assist readers in 
finding materials. These examples of creativity demonstrate how the 
Library accommodated the needs of the public. In addition, activities 
such as lectures, plays, and the building of a Young People's room 
encouraged many new patrons. By opening vast new worlds, the Library 
has enhanced the informational, educational, recreational, and cultural 
lives of the community.
  For seventy years the Bloomfield Public Library has given Bloomfield 
residents a wonderful service. It has offered boundless knowledge to 
the entire community, and it is my great pleasure in wishing the 
library many wonderful years of continued success.
  I am delighted to congratulate Director Dorothy E. Johnson and the 
entire staff at the Bloomfield Public Library.

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