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Pinehaven Library
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Archives TypeDocuments, RecordsDescriptionRecords relating specifically to the Pinehaven LibraryOrganisation & ArrangementChronological
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Archive Reference62Date rangec1942-1998
Provenance
HistoryOn 6 June 1945 the Women's Guild of Pinehaven district began to purchase books, which were lent out for 6d. With these funds further books were purchased.
18 March 1947 a meeting of residents was held to establish a library under the NZ Government Country Library Service Scheme. A subscription was charged to adult residents and the books were kept in a suitcase.
In 1951 the Pinehaven Progressive Association extended its hall to include a room with independent access for the library.
In 1952 Upper Hutt opened its first library. Membership of Pinehaven Library declined 1954-1955 but then began to grow again.
In 1962 the Hutt County Council provided a library building and a grant of 50 pounds (25% of total income)and in 1966 extensions to the building.
1972 Hutt County Council provided a grant for 50% of total expenditure.
1978 Report on library prepared by Country Library Service at request of Heretaunga / Pinehaven District Community Council.
1980 The library was fully funded by the Heretaunga / Pinehaven District Community Council; subscriptions are abolished and membership is free.
1981 Pinehaven Library employed its first qualified librarian.
1983 National Library recommended becoming a branch of Upper Hutt Library.
Local government reformation in 1989 saw the library come under the Upper Hutt City Council.
A funding crisis in 1990 rallied considerable local support for the library.
Since 1995 the Pinehaven Library has been a branch of the Upper Hutt Public Library.
Librarians and known dates of employment:
Mrs Hunt and Mrs Reid c1946
Mrs H. K. Blackett Hon. Librarian 1947-?1957
Irene Cropp (Cert. NZLA) 1989
Mrs Glenda Lee 1989-1993?
Mrs Kathy Williams 1989
Mrs Dinah Airey ?-1993
18 March 1947 a meeting of residents was held to establish a library under the NZ Government Country Library Service Scheme. A subscription was charged to adult residents and the books were kept in a suitcase.
In 1951 the Pinehaven Progressive Association extended its hall to include a room with independent access for the library.
In 1952 Upper Hutt opened its first library. Membership of Pinehaven Library declined 1954-1955 but then began to grow again.
In 1962 the Hutt County Council provided a library building and a grant of 50 pounds (25% of total income)and in 1966 extensions to the building.
1972 Hutt County Council provided a grant for 50% of total expenditure.
1978 Report on library prepared by Country Library Service at request of Heretaunga / Pinehaven District Community Council.
1980 The library was fully funded by the Heretaunga / Pinehaven District Community Council; subscriptions are abolished and membership is free.
1981 Pinehaven Library employed its first qualified librarian.
1983 National Library recommended becoming a branch of Upper Hutt Library.
Local government reformation in 1989 saw the library come under the Upper Hutt City Council.
A funding crisis in 1990 rallied considerable local support for the library.
Since 1995 the Pinehaven Library has been a branch of the Upper Hutt Public Library.
Librarians and known dates of employment:
Mrs Hunt and Mrs Reid c1946
Mrs H. K. Blackett Hon. Librarian 1947-?1957
Irene Cropp (Cert. NZLA) 1989
Mrs Glenda Lee 1989-1993?
Mrs Kathy Williams 1989
Mrs Dinah Airey ?-1993
Series
Series62/1 Newspaper clippings scrapbooks
Items
Item Listing62/1/1 Volume 1. Heretaunga / Pinehaven Apr 1981-Jan 1986
62/1/2 Volume 2. Heretaunga / Pinehaven Jan 1986 - Dec 1987
62/1/3 Volume 3. Heretaunga / Pinehaven Jan 1988 - Feb 1989
62/1/4 Volume 4. Untitled [Whitby / Pauatahanui] 1983 - 1989
62/2/1 Pinehaven EPS Womens Section, later called Pinehaven Womens Guild 1942-1944
62/2/2 Pinehaven Womens Guild 1944-1950
62/2/3 Pinehaven Public County Library 1947-1963
62/2/4 Pinehaven Public County Library 1963-1971
62/2/5 Pinehaven Public County Library 1971-1976
62/2/6 Pinehaven Public County Library 1977-1984
62/2/7 Pinehaven Public County Library 1984-1993
62/2/8 Pinehaven Public County Library 1993-1995
62/2/9 Pinehaven Public County Library 1996-1998
62/2/10 Pinehaven Public County Library 1980-1995 (loose)
62/3 Correspondence 1982-1994
62/4 Ledger 1947-1950, includes lists of subscribers, collection information, books nad usage.
62/5 Reduced hours, reduced budget, etc. 1998
62/6 Receipts for local businesses - Parkers Book shop, Peggy-John Drapery, Suzanne Florist, Debrecenys.
62/7 Letter - history of the library by a former chairman
62/8 Pinehaven School Newsletter with a report by Dinah Airey from Pinehaven Library 1978 (acc 856)
62/9 County Borough Elections - Biographies of the Nominees circulated by the Progressive association, no date.
62/1/2 Volume 2. Heretaunga / Pinehaven Jan 1986 - Dec 1987
62/1/3 Volume 3. Heretaunga / Pinehaven Jan 1988 - Feb 1989
62/1/4 Volume 4. Untitled [Whitby / Pauatahanui] 1983 - 1989
62/2/1 Pinehaven EPS Womens Section, later called Pinehaven Womens Guild 1942-1944
62/2/2 Pinehaven Womens Guild 1944-1950
62/2/3 Pinehaven Public County Library 1947-1963
62/2/4 Pinehaven Public County Library 1963-1971
62/2/5 Pinehaven Public County Library 1971-1976
62/2/6 Pinehaven Public County Library 1977-1984
62/2/7 Pinehaven Public County Library 1984-1993
62/2/8 Pinehaven Public County Library 1993-1995
62/2/9 Pinehaven Public County Library 1996-1998
62/2/10 Pinehaven Public County Library 1980-1995 (loose)
62/3 Correspondence 1982-1994
62/4 Ledger 1947-1950, includes lists of subscribers, collection information, books nad usage.
62/5 Reduced hours, reduced budget, etc. 1998
62/6 Receipts for local businesses - Parkers Book shop, Peggy-John Drapery, Suzanne Florist, Debrecenys.
62/7 Letter - history of the library by a former chairman
62/8 Pinehaven School Newsletter with a report by Dinah Airey from Pinehaven Library 1978 (acc 856)
62/9 County Borough Elections - Biographies of the Nominees circulated by the Progressive association, no date.
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Location9dAccession0187, 0637, 0856, 0913Processing notesAcc 187 accessioned again in error. Ignore Acc 231.Custodial historyAcc 187 transferred to the Heritage Collection in April 1997.
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