Mornington Library 2003

OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Mornington Library 2003

DATE2003

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society

REG NO.1283.1

HISTORY

The Mornington Library was originally owned and operated by two women but eventually became part of the Mornington Peninsula Shire Library. It was first housed in part of the RSL Memorial Hall beside the Mechanics Institute which by then housed the Mornington Shire Office. The Municipal Library now shares a purpose-built building with Shire Offices.

DESCRIPTION

Single storied shop front between a restored older building and a modern glass fronted double storied shop/office building. A rectangular canopy carries the sign MORNINGTON LIBRARY. A pedestrian walks in front of the building. The footpath contains signs for Car Parking and a Bus stop.

KEYWORDS

Mechanics Institute, Mornington, Mornington Shire