Minerva Sanders

Minerva Sanders
Born(1837-02-11)February 11, 1837
Marblehead, Massachusetts, US[1]
DiedMarch 20, 1912(1912-03-20) (aged 75)
Pawtucket, Rhode Island, US
OccupationLibrarian
Deborah Cook Sayles Public Library

Minerva Sanders (February 11, 1837 – March 20, 1912) was the first librarian of the Pawtucket Free Public Library in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Sanders earned a national reputation for innovative library services, including allowing open access to book stacks, opening the library on Sundays to accommodate working people, and permitting full library privileges for children.

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