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Library Smoke Alarms Unsafe; To Be Replaced-July 24, 1986
Norwood's Morrill Memorial Library smoke detectors were found unsafe and non-functional during power outages, prompting an emergency replacement order by Town Manager John Carroll.
Library Throws Book at Woman in Norwood-July 27, 1984
Susan Andrews became the first person arrested in Norwood for failing to return overdue books to the Morrill Memorial Library.
Meet Diane Craig: The Dedicated “Library Lady”-September 10, 1979
Morrill Memorial Library outreach coordinator Diane Craig organizes an extensive program bringing books, films, games, and companionship to Norwood shut-ins and nursing home patients.
Norwood Selectmen to Appoint Successor to Late Library Trustee O. Hunt Bowman Following Legal Ruling-August 17, 1976
Acting town counsel Charles L. Donahue ruled that state law requires selectmen to appoint a successor to late library trustee O. Hunt Bowman rather than holding a special election.
Library Survey Results Indicate Low Utilization of South Norwood Branch-September 9, 1975
Morrill Memorial Library releases survey results showing low neighborhood usage of the South Norwood branch as trustees weigh future operations and lease costs.
Morrill Memorial Library’s Busy Bee Reading Club Concludes Summer Season Highlighting Top Young Readers-September 8, 1970
The Morrill Memorial Library concludes its summer Busy Bee Reading Club, honoring top young readers like Allan Comeau and Robert Drake, who cooked a lunch for his librarian.
New Norwood Library Director Barbara A. Jordan Cites Changes in Profession-July 31, 1968
Miss Barbara A. Jordan assumed her role as the new director of the Morrill Memorial Library, highlighting modern technological and professional shifts in library science.
Johnny Appleseed Reading Club Members Entertained-September 27, 1956
Johnny Appleseed Reading Club Members Entertained-This Day In Norwood History-September 27, 1956
Personal Glimpse Of The Morrill Memorial Library-September 2, 1955
This Day In Norwood History-September 2, 1955-Personal Glimpse Of The Morrill Memorial Library