Our Mission
Hopewell Public Library is the cultural heart of the community. Through its collections, programs, and services, the Library is a welcoming center for information, discovery, enrichment, and life-long learning for people of all ages.
History
March 17, 1890: Hopewell National Bank is founded at 13 East Broad Street,
the future site of the Hopewell Public Library.
March 14, 1914: Hopewell Public Library is founded at Broad and Mercer Streets,
formerly a harness shop, now Vincenzo's Pizza.
1915: Hopewell Post Office replaces Hopewell National Bank at 13 East Broad Street.
Spring, 1915: Children help Hopewell Public Library move to "Fireman's Hall" on Seminary Avenue by carrying books in wagons.
1922-1923: Hopewell Public Library tries unsuccessfully to buy 13 East Broad Street.
1924: Hopewell Public Library moves to 28 East Broad Street and
shares building with the Hopewell Museum.
1965: Hopewell Public Library moves to its current location
in the old Hopewell National Bank building.
Extra material: Hopewell history to 1921
taken from
"Help Hopewell Honor Her Heroes"
published for Library Week May 21-30, 1921.
History of Hopewell to 1921 (.pdf)
