This informative book offers a detailed history of the Fall River Public Library, one of the oldest public libraries in the United States. From its early days as a subscription library to its current status as a cornerstone of the community, the author chronicles the library's growth and evolution over the decades. Featuring fascinating anecdotes, photographs, and archival materials, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American libraries.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.