Located at 404 E. Walworth Ave., Delavan, Aram Public Library has a rich history.
Steve Targo,
Regional News
When Aram Public Library first opened in 1908, it had 2,332 books. Today, it holds much more than books. Compact discs, DVDs and many community programs — including one later this month about Abraham Lincoln — are also at the library.
Steve Targo, Regional News
Library Director Michelle Carter’s favorite feature of Aram is its windows.
Steve Targo, Regional News
Michelle Carter stands at the main entrance to Aram Public Library. According to current plans for the proposed addition/renovation project, the main entrance would no longer be this door off Walworth Avenue.
Steve Targo PHOTOS, Regional News
Concept for the new main entrance of Aram Public Library, which could face Fourth Street in Delavan.
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Inside the main entrance at Aram, the library awaits through a striking set of double doors.
Steve Targo, Regional News
Liza Yoss works at the desk in the children’s library downstairs at Aram Public Library.
Steve Targo PHOTOS, Regional News
Shelves are at capacity at Aram Public Library, where staff is vigorously removing items to make room for new materials.
Steve Targo, Regional News
People often visit Aram Public Library to access the web as well as to find books, DVDs and more.
Steve Targo, Regional News
The site for Aram Public Library — 404 E. Walworth Ave., Delavan — was selected in March 1906. The building dedication was July 8, 1908.
A few minutes after opening on a Saturday morning, staff at Aram Public Library are pushing carts of books while patrons peruse the shelves and gaze at computer screens.
Photo gallery: A look at Delavan's Aram Public Library — past, present & future.
Over 110 years old
The site for Aram Public Library — 404 E. Walworth Ave., Delavan — was selected in March 1906. The building dedication was July 8, 1908.
Steve Targo, Regional News
Welcome to Aram
Located at 404 E. Walworth Ave., Delavan, Aram Public Library has a rich history.
Steve Targo,
Regional News
Main entrance
Michelle Carter stands at the main entrance to Aram Public Library. According to current plans for the proposed addition/renovation project, the main entrance would no longer be this door off Walworth Avenue.
Steve Targo PHOTOS, Regional News
Gateway
Inside the main entrance at Aram, the library awaits through a striking set of double doors.
Steve Targo, Regional News
Legacy of books
When Aram Public Library first opened in 1908, it had 2,332 books. Today, it holds much more than books. Compact discs, DVDs and many community programs — including one later this month about Abraham Lincoln — are also at the library.
Steve Targo, Regional News
Children's library
Liza Yoss works at the desk in the children’s library downstairs at Aram Public Library.
Steve Targo PHOTOS, Regional News
Concept for new Aram main entrance
Concept for the new main entrance of Aram Public Library, which could face Fourth Street in Delavan.
Submitted, Regional News
Shelf space
Shelves are at capacity at Aram Public Library, where staff is vigorously removing items to make room for new materials.
Steve Targo, Regional News
Community hub
People often visit Aram Public Library to access the web as well as to find books, DVDs and more.
Steve Targo, Regional News
Windows of Aram
Library Director Michelle Carter’s favorite feature of Aram is its windows.
Steve Targo, Regional News
For more about the history of Aram Public Library or its proposed addition/renovation, visit aramlibrary.org.
When Aram Public Library first opened in 1908, it had 2,332 books. Today, it holds much more than books. Compact discs, DVDs and many community programs — including one later this month about Abraham Lincoln — are also at the library.
Michelle Carter stands at the main entrance to Aram Public Library. According to current plans for the proposed addition/renovation project, the main entrance would no longer be this door off Walworth Avenue.
