The Sterling public library began in 1871.C.B. Tillinghast. The free public libraries of Massachusetts. 1st Report of the Free Public Library Commission of Massachusetts. Boston: Wright & Potter, 1891. Google books The Conant Public Library building, financed by Edwin Conant in memory of his daughter Elizabeth Ann Conant, was dedicated in 1886. In fiscal year 2008, the town of Sterling spent 1.59% ($289,567) of its budget on its public library—approximately $36 per person, per year ($47.44 adjusted for inflation to 2022).July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008; cf. The FY2008 Municipal Pie: What's Your Share? Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Board of Library Commissioners. Boston: 2009. Available: Municipal Pie Reports . Retrieved August 4, 2010 The Conant Library building closed in 2002 so it could be renovated. During this time, the library was temporarily moved to the Old Town Hall. The renovation was finished in 2004, and the library returned to its original location.
the sterling public library began in 1871cb tillinghast the free public libraries of massachusetts 1st report of the free public library commission of massachusetts boston wright & potter 1891 google books the conant public library building financed by edwin conant in memory of his daughter elizabeth ann conant was dedicated in 1886 in fiscal year 2008 the town of sterling spent 159% ($289567) of its budget on its public library—approximately $36 per person per year ($4744 adjusted for inflation to 2022)july 1 2007 through june 30 2008; cf the fy2008 municipal pie what's your share commonwealth of massachusetts board of library commissioners boston 2009 available municipal pie reports  retrieved august 4 2010 the conant library building closed in 2002 so it could be renovated during this time the library was temporarily moved to the old town hall the renovation was finished in 2004 and the library returned to its original location