The Ney Library

Who knew that Ney once had their very own library, a fifth branch of the Defiance Public Library?  Farmer also had a library, along with Sherwood, Hicksville and Jewell.  

Maybe after reading the following article, someone will be able to pinpoint the Ney Library's location in 1946.  The Defiance Crescent-News reported on the success of Ney's public library on February 14, 1946. 

 "LIBRARY AT NEY ISSUES 46 CARDS IN FIRST WEEK

Forty-six readers' cards were issued by the new Ney public library during its first week of operation, it was announced today by Miss Nellie Gary, county librarian.

The Ney library, sponsored by the Get-Together club of Washington township, is located in the former business room at the Ralph E. Rose residence property.  Mrs. Bentley Smithis in charge.

Hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and also 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday.  The book collection is supplied and the work supervised by the Defiance Public Library.

Gifts of equipment from interested persons included librarian's desk Mrs George McCavit; drapes, Mrs. Floyd Krantz; two chairs and library table, Mr and Mrs. T.W. Unsicker; coat rack, Mrs R. V. Speiser...

Anyone who lives, is employed or attends school in Defiance county may borrow books free.  Non-residents pay $1 a year.  Temporary residents deposit the price of the book, refunded when book is returned.

Books circulate two weeks and may be renewed for another two weeks, if there are no reserves waiting  Number of books borrowed on one reader's card is regulated by the assistant with current demand in mind.

The charge for reserving a book is two cents; borrower is notified when book is available and the book is held for two days  Magazines, except current issue, may circulate for one week and may be renewed for one week.

Notices are sent when book or magazine is three days overdue.  Fine is two cents a day for each overdue book and one cent a day for each overdue magazine  Each patron is to use his own card."