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Library

The library contains books that belonged to the Waite family and others collected during the early period of the Waite Institute. They reflect Waite's great interest in new technology, including new inventions such as refrigeration and electricity.

The shelving and original tub chair in this room belonged to Waite. The desk is believed to be that of the first Director of the Waite Institute, Professor Richardson, who used the room as his office before the main buildings of the Institute were completed in the 1920s.

The Library is open during guided tours of Urrbrae House.