The Library.

Though the Institute possesses a Library, it has been of but little value to members. Want of funds has prevented the circulation of parcels of books, and the Institute does not possess a room; for these and other reasons the Home publishers have not been asked to forward specimen copies of their latest educational works. During the year there has been a movement on foot towards renting a room for the exclusive use of members of the Institute; but as yet the movers have not felt justified in taking the financial responsibility connected with the proposal; so in the meantime, the matter is in abeyance. The Dunedin Branch has, however, made arrangements with the Principal of the Normal School for the use of a room to house the Library, and it is proposed that this room be open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and that the leading Educational Journals be placed on the table. The Executive and the Dunedin Branch cordially invite country teachers to make the freest use of the room. The Home publishers will be communicated with, and it is hoped that during the year the Library will be considerably augmented. Perhaps the Executive will then be able to see its way to circulate up-to-date educational works among Branch centres.