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Crosby Library opened September 3, 1959, as part of a
demonstration program through the efforts of the citizens of Crosby and the
Mississippi Library Commission. Volunteers Julie Molloy, Lynn Rushing and
Marcia Reeves ran the library the first year. Mary Stewart Jones was paid
by the Commission to coordinate the libraries in Amite and Wilkinson Counties.
The town of Crosby began funding the library in 1961. Mary Jane Pruett
became the first librarian and was able to persuade the St. Regis Pulp and Paper
Company to build a combination library and Marshall's office in 1962. The
library moved to its present location in 1966.
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Branch Librarian, Yvonne Perry, has been at the Crosby Library for many years. This library has a collection of old pictures and
newspaper clippings from the time of its heyday as a lumber town. Ms. Yvonne is more than willing to assist patrons in all areas of reference including the historical documents. |
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| At one time, Crosby had about 1200 residents; today
there are approximately 450. Many of the workers lived in company-owned
houses. Several of these charming homes are still standing and
occupied. At its zenith, Crosby had two doctors, a movie theater, a
pharmacy, a bank, a post office, a small airport, several churches, and a
school that offered piano and ballet in its curriculum.. It also had a
mega-store that sold hardware, dry goods and meat. The Crosby Lumber and
Manufacturing Company was sold first to St. Regis in 1965 and later became
part of Masonite. The last owner was Southern Lumber Company before the
mill closed in 1989. The library is the last of Crosby's past still in
operation. |
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Hours of Operation
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Monday-Thursday
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Friday-Sunday
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2:00-5:30
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Closed
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Crosby Library
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P.O. Box 427
(Mailing)
Hwy. 33 (Location)
Crosby, MS 39633-0427
601-639-4633
crosby@pawls.lib.ms.us
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