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The Ladies Library Association began a small reading room above the Farmers and Merchants Bank on the northeast corner of Main and Curtiss. In 1895, it held 600-700 volumes.
1911
Following a successful referendum for a tax-supported library, a small frame building on the southwest corner of Main and Curtiss became the library’s second home. Circulation in November, 1912, was 1,520.
1915
With financial help from the Carnegie Foundation, a new brick building on the corner of Forest and Curtiss opened its doors. Total cost, $11,250.
1956
To accommodate heavy usage by a booming population, a ‘wrap-around’ addition expanded the Carnegie building. Again, usage grew.
1977
Following a 1975 referendum, the old library building was razed and the collection moved to temporary quarters just east of the library. In the fall of 1977, a new 40,000 square foot building opened. In 1983, the second floor was completed, and the Reference Department moved upstairs.
1999
In 1996, residents approved an $8.2 million referendum to build a new 67,738 sq. ft. library by reconstructing and updating the library building and adding an addition. The new building opened in February, 1999.
