The Cumberland Public Library joined three smaller libraries to create a larger library to support the town of Cumberland in 1976. The Arnold Mills Community Library, the Sherman LeClerc Library and Valley Falls Library were all small neighborhood libraries that did not fulfill state standards. In 1976, the town merged the three and housed them in the former Lady of the Valley Monastery, which had been purchased by the town in the early 70’s. The building was dedicated to Edward Hayden on June 20, 1976. Hayden had been the town manager who organized the purchase of the Monastery building along with 500 acres of land.

The Library is celebrating our 50 years with an Open House for patrons on March 26th and inviting former staff and trustees to a small reception. We are also holding a carnival on June 20th on the front lawn for families. Our annual Haunted Monastery will have a 70’s Horror movie theme. We end the year with a disco!

Everyone is invited as we celebrate.