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| Poland Branch Library Building Project |
Poland Library, designed by The 4M Company, Architects, was included in a Berkshire Publishing coffee table book, HEART OF THE COMMUNITY: LIBRARIES WE LOVE. Poland is one of only 80 public libraries in the U.S. and Canada, which will be featured in the book, published 2006.
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For more details about the project, including a history of Poland Library, view the
Poland Informational Brochure |
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| Project Status - COMPLETE - Poland Library opened December 3, 2001 |
| Constructed in a traditional, timeless look, reflecting the classical Greek Revival architecture of the Western Reserve, the new Poland Library is destined to become a landmark in Mahoning County. |
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| Location: 311 South. Main St., Poland, OH 44514 |
| Size: Total building is 35,610 square feet (Previous library was 4,600 square feet) |
| Library Hours: Click Here for Poland Library Hours |
| Architect: 4M Company Architects & Planners |
| Contractor: Frontier Woodworking |
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| Timeline: |
| Groundbreaking Ceremony: June 7, 2000 |
| Construction Milestone - Cupola Raising: January 9,2001 |
| Governor's Visit/Sneak Preview: November 14, 2001 |
| Open House for the Public: November 25, 2001 |
| Grand Opening: December 3, 2001 |
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| Photos: |
| View images of Poland Library by clicking on the links below: |
| Old Poland Seminary |
Children's Room |
| The New Poland Library |
View of Adult Reading Area |
| Front Entrance of the New Library |
Unique Example of True Recycling |
| Evening View of the Library |
Terraces Overlooking Yellow Creek |
| Welcome Inside |
Friends Bookstore |
| Poland Library |
Interior View of the Library |
| View of Children's Area |
Library Cafe |
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| Sponsorship Opportunities: |
| It is not too late to make your mark on Poland Library! If you’ve walked through the library, you’ve noticed nameplates on various items, in addition to the beautiful, hand-carved Tree of Knowledge sculpture on the wall in the lower level entrance.
With your contribution, you will be honored by having your name placed on a plaque or nameplate associated with a sponsored item — an enduring tribute to your support of the Library’s goal of lifelong learning.
For more information, contact the Development office at: (330)744-8636. |
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| Poland Library News : |
The New Poland Library Combines Classic Architecture with Recycled Materials and a Dash of History
Poland Informational Brochure
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Gov. Bob Taft Visits Poland Library |
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| Architectural Diagrams: |
| Architectural Diagrams of the new Poland Library |
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