The library still uses this money today as a source of funding. Reed gave the bulk of his estate to the library and two other facilities. The growth of Adams Memorial Library cannot be acknowledged without the help of Robert E. During the day, the space operates as a school library, and in the evenings and on weekends it transforms into a public library.
"In the local community of Derry, Adams Memorial Library has its Caldwell Memorial Library, which was established in 1992 in the Derry Area High School. Tracy Trotter is our current director, Karen Herc is Children’s Director, with Jennifer Fetter as Branch Manager of Caldwell Memorial Library. Special features include the Resource Center library of educational toys and games, where educators and children can find useful tools to make learning more enjoyable. It currently contains over 100,000 volumes and has topped 300,000 in annual circulation. "Adams Memorial Library was completed in the fall of 1954. Our superior staff, with dedication to work for the total development of the students, is our greatest asset. Proud of our heritage and rich in tradition, our goal is to provide students with the educational background necessary to reach their greatest potential. The school district is approximately 109 square miles in area and is composed of three municipalities, Derry Township, Derry Borough and the Borough of New Alexandria. Additionally, the school board authorized the sale of Loyalhanna School building. It was renamed Grandview Elementary School. Grandview Intermediate School underwent extensive renovations to accommodate the increase of students during the 11–12 school year. Faced with steadily declining enrollment, the school board consolidated all elementary students to one school building. After the 10–11 school year, Loyalhanna Elementary School (K-1) at 314 Loyalhanna School Road, Latrobe and New Derry Elementary (K-1) located at 314 Pittsburgh Street in New Derry were closed. ( March 2022)įor many years, the district operated three elementary schools, all located in Derry Township.
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