The Chester C. Corbin Public Library connects the comunity to a world of information, ideas, and imagination; offers a quality collection of resources that anticipates and responds to the diverse needs of the Town of Webster; sponsors programs and services that promote a greater understanding and appreciation of society; enriches young minds by nurturing a lifelong desire for reading; and provides a comfortable environment where citizens are free to pursue intellectual recreation and personal development.
Library information Hours: _____________________________ _____________________________ Directions: From Worcester: Take 395 south to exit 1. Go right at the light and left at the next light, Lake Street. The library is on the left just before the light. Or copy our address above and search. _____________________________ Books may be checked out for 3 weeks. Movies and non-current magazines may be checked out for 1 week, and all items may be renewed once as long as they are not on hold. Fines: 10¢ per day for books and magazines. $1 per day for videos and $2 per day for passes. _____________________________ Want to volunteer? Click here to get the form, or come to the library and chat with us! |
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Library history The roots of Webster’s public library date back to 1863 when the Young People’s Library Association began work towards establishing a “public library system” for the town. A private Webster Library Association, with Chester C. Corbin as an incorporator, was formed in 1867, and non-members were allowed borrowing privileges by 1875. At the 1889 Town Meeting, the Free Public Library was established with an appropriation of $1500. In 1917, Augusta E. Corbin bequeathed a large sum to the town for the purpose of building and maintaining a public library in memory of her husband. Land was acquired in 1919, construction began in 1920, and the building opened to the public on July 30, 1921. The building was designed by the prestigious New York architectural firm of Tilton & Githens. With the exception of an elevator installed in 1998 and a new roof in 2003, no major structural improvements have been made.
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