Friday, October 2, 2026 · 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Leominster Public Library — Leominster Public Library, Leominster, MA
This course will explore public library history, architecture and the Massachusetts experiment on funding library construction, 1987-2027. Participants will be encouraged to visit public libraries as part of the experience. Format: Lecture | Discussion Course Outline: Class 1: History of the Building of Libraries in Central Massachusetts Libraries before 1883 / Richardson (1876-1885) and his influence on Libraries in Massachusetts Class 2: Carnegie Libraries in Massachusetts and the architects who built them Class 3: 20th Century Library Architects and Libraries Class 4: The Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program Class 5: 21st Century Architects; Who’s building libraries today? Function vs. Style For registration information, please visit https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/continuing-education/adult-learning-fitchburg-area-alfa