The Waban Library Center is a library located in a historic building at 1608 Beacon Street in Newton, Massachusetts. The building is a modest 1½ story Tudor Revival brick building, with a gabled slate roof and raised end walls. A cross-gabled entry area projects from the center of the front facade. It was designed by Densmore, LeClear & Robbins, and built in 1929 with funds raised by subscription from Newton's citizens. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.

Originally the Branch library of Newton Free Library was located here. In early 2009, it closed due to budgetary constraints, but re-opened in September 2009 as the Waban Library Center, a community-supported facility.

Waban Library Center

The Waban Library Center, independent from the Newton Free Library, is completely staffed by volunteers and supported by the community. Building upon its history as a village reading room, the Waban Library Center presents itself as a gateway for lifelong learning and as a hub for intellectual, cultural, social and physical enrichment. It operates on a non-profit financial model.

Waban Library Center

See also

Plummer Memorial Library

Newton Centre Branch Library

National Register of Historic Places listings in Newton, Massachusetts

References

External links

Official website

Library buildings completed in 1929

National Register of Historic Places in Newton, Massachusetts

Libraries on the National Register of Historic Places in Massachusetts

Libraries in Newton, Massachusetts

Libraries in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Former library buildings in the United States

Waban Library Center