Jonathan Bourne Public Library

[3] The Bourne library was named in honor of Jonathan Bourne (1811-1889), who was a New Bedford alderman, major investor in the whaling business,[4] member of executive councils of Massachusetts governors George D. Robinson and Oliver Ames, and namesake of the town of Bourne.

[6][7] The 1897 building, located at 30 Keene Street, served as the library until 1985.

During those years, space was on a number of occasions an issue, and the building was repeatedly modified to make room for more books and services.

In April 1985, the library was moved to the former Frances Stowell Grammar School at 19 Sandwich Road.

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