Philipsburg Jubilee Library is celebrating 98th anniversary. | SMN NEWS

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Tuesday, November 23, 2021, the Philipsburg Jubilee Library (PJL) celebrates 98 years. The library was founded on this date back in 1923, the year Queen Wilhelmina celebrated her silver jubilee. From the humble beginning, through the vision of W.R. Plantz, C.M. Darrel, CC.G Philipzoon, A.C. Wathey, and C.A. Beaujon, the library was moved around from offices and schools run exclusively by volunteers who saw how important it is to have a library in the community. Donations from both individuals and companies and volunteers remain a critical key to the sustained success of the ...


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