03/07/2026
Mariaβs Ladies Library Association has been revived as the Stockton Ladies Literary Association. For the past decade+ ladies have read about women who have held strong roles in forming our nation. Maria Stockton is our honorary president. Current members are: Jacquie Duff Richardson, Laurie Jensen-Russell, Laurie McAbee, Julie Fizell, Mary Bickley, Donna Vozar, Angela Brown
In 1851, a group of women, concerned about the lack of cultural and educational opportunities in their community, met at the home of Maria Smith Stockton. As a result of the meeting, the π³ππ
πππ' π³ππππππ π¨ππππππππππ was founded to serve their community. It would later evolve into the Flint Public Library that we know today. Gloria Coles Flint Public Library
Ladies Library Association Was Founded.
22 March 1851
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