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These are just a few of the photos taken during our celebration day.
Schoolchildren gathering at Sagar Street
The children from Aketon Pastures, were handed balloons, for a race that would be released outside the library.
Guest leaving Sagar Street
The guests led by Reg Lavine, our town crier, leave Sagar Street to begin the celebrations.
Cutting the ribbon
The Mayor David Hopkins cuts the ribbon with his wife the Lady Mayoress and Reg Lavine looking on.
Cheering crowd
The invited guests give a hearty cheer as the ribbon is cut.
Centenary cake
The cake in the form of an open book ready to be sliced.
Singing schoolchildren
Akton Pastures Junior Schoolchildren entertain us with songs all about Castleford people, past and present. They were led by their headmaster Mr.Ralph Jaggar.
Cutting the cake
Winnie McLoughlin cutting our centenary cake.
Margaret Lound
Margaret was the co- author of the book "Castleford Free Library 1905- 2005."
Pat L. Bentley
Pat was the other co-author of the book "Castleford Free Library 1905- 2005."
Bookmark Winner
Castleford Library 100th Birthday Celebration bookmark design winner Rachel Boucher, from Park Junior School, receives her certificate from the Lord Mayor.
Party food
....and of course there had to be refreshments. A lovely spread enjoyed by all.
Our Librarians
The ladies that run our Castleford Library receiving their copies of the centenary book.