"...In 1914 Miss Dorothy Kinney joined the staff as Assistant Librarian. Seven years later Miss Kinney was promoted to Librarian, a post she held until 1966. The Reference Room of the Winthrop Public Library is named for her and a small portrait is on display on the mantle above the fireplace. Miss Kinney is one of eleven people who have held the post of Librarian or Director of the Winthrop Public Library."

"..Miss Kinney studied library science at Simmons College and she attended Winthrop High School and the Newton School… "

   "On Sunday June 13, 1982, the Reference Room of the Winthrop Public Library was dedicated to former Librarian Dorothy L. Kinney. Miss Kinney had worked in and administered the Winthrop Public Library from 1914 to 1966. A large outpouring of her longtime friends and admirers attended the celebration in Miss Kinney's honor.... "