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Geraldine Library History
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1875

A Public meeting was called to adopt rules and hours for mechanics institute.

1924

The Library was incorporated into the newly built Town Hall / Cinema.

1957

December - The Library then moved, from the Cinema, next door into the combined Community Hall and Library.

1989

The Amalgamation of the Timaru, Temuka, Geraldine Boroughs formed the new Library collaboration - the Timaru District Libraries.
2003   August – New Library / Service Centre opened on the old Community Hall / Library site in Talbot Street.

Old Geraldine Library
Old Geraldine Library Opened 1957, was used up until 2003 when the new Library was built.
Inside the Geraldine Library
Old Geraldine Library Opened 1957, was used up until 2003 when the new Library was built.
Geraldine Library Rules (Cir 1900)
Current Library Location Map
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