Lorne, Library Hall

The Library Hall was a gathering place for the Lorne community for many decades of the twentieth century for social events, including parties and drama productions. The Library Hall began as the Lorne Free library in 1885. Amy Miss Gaynor was the town librarian who retired in 1926 after 31 years’ service

1915

Lorne Free Library became the Library Hall, located close to the corner of William and Smith Street, near the present location of the Police station.

Lorne, after end of World War I in 1918

In 1952, Lorne Kindergarten opened in the Library Hall. Kindergarten teacher Mrs Rita Carmichael and assistant Mrs Les Watson noted in 1954. The Library Hall was reported to be demolished either in 1970 or in 1983, to then become the current site of the S.E.S. in Smith street.

Sources:

  • Lorne A Living History by Doug Stirling
  • Lorne Historical Society’s collections
  • “WOT’S IN A NAMW?’ … by John Agar