[2] During a time of financial hardships, the opening of a public library was seen as a positive impact on the country of Newfoundland.
[2] The Gosling Memorial Library was opened on Duckworth Street in downtown St. John’s.
In February 1948, the library relocated to the basement of the building it was originally located in when a law firm moved out.
[2] The opening of the Gosling Memorial Library had a significant impact on the literacy and quality education of adults in Newfoundland.
[3] Famous local Joey Smallwood was known for researching information for his popular radio show in the Gosling Library.