the first public library in northampton opened its doors on august 23, 1965. it was located in the bay at the north end of the northampton memorial community center (next door). at the end of 1966 it was determined that the library location was inadequate for the public needs and a building fund was established by dr. george a. eichler, with a contribution on october 19, 1966, but the fund grew very slowly. in october 1971, mr. and mrs. george h. schisler announced that they would provide $125,000.00 for the construction of an area public library building. mr. jay ferreira of bond and miller, associates, was selected to be the architect for the building. in october 1971, the borough of northampton deeded the land, located on laubach avenue, for the new building. on april 17, 1972, the charter of incorporation was issued. the charter lists it as a nonprofit corporation which can accept tax deductible monetary gifts. the area it serves includes the boroughs of northampton, bath