page 2. Two cells occupied about one-half of the windowless rear wall which faced the lake. The Women's Institute at a later date, provided heavy green curtains to cover them. Each cell was equipped with a narrow, hammock-like steel bed suspended from the ceiling. No mattresses were provided; however, each bed sported a coarse, grey woolen blanket. The exterior steel wall of one cell supported about 10 feet of shelving used for adult books. The remainder of the rear wall of the building, probably 10 or 12 feet was allocated for additional adult reading material. One small 4'x 5' open book-case contained junior fiction such as Thornton W. Burgess' animal and bird books, the books of L.M. Montgomery and Louisa Alcott, as well as the Emily books. There was nothing at all for the pre-school children. This little library had however a wonderful feature. The librarian for many years, until her death in 1939 w^s Mrs. Jas. Lang, grandmother of Jim^and Mother of Mrs. MilTicent Hill. Mrs. Lang's knowledge of English literature and interest in books inspired the library patrons of that era. Just recently the Sundridge-Strong Union Public Library has received a gift, "the day books"of John Harder, from his daughter Mrs. Mary Irwin of St. Catherines. Mr. Harper was editor of the "Sundridge Echo" for many years. He was also clerk of the village, beginning his clerical duties in 1893 and retaining the position until his death. Mr. Harder kept a record of his business and personal expenses in his "day books". These heavy volumes, if carefully researched, reveal decades of village history in earlier times. While thinking of the Sundridge Library, Mrs. Irwin writes. "I would like to say that I enjoyed the early library in Sundridge which was housed in what was then called the Jail." In this so-called "Jail" the Girl Guides organized by Mary S. Edgar met..........Thanks to that small library I read all the works of Dickens and many of Scott's novels. Mrs. Jas. La.ng was the faithful librarian, and encouraged the children who came there to read." To celebrate it's 90th birthday, the Library Board will be selling a 1988 Sundridge calendar. Each month will show a local photo of a long-ago moment in the history of the village. The February photo is that of the 1948 Sundridge Beavers, O.H.A. Intermediate B. Champions. The November one is the No. 11 Platoon "C" Company, l62nd Battalion. This battalion trained in Sundridge in 1916 before going overseas. The calendar will go on sale the end of March 1987. The Sundridge- Strong Historical Book Committee is now preparing an historical book concerning the pioneer era and early history of the village and township. Profits from the sale of the calendar will help publish the book.