Painting at Southwest

Painting is completed at our Southwest Branch, but we're still putting things back! Our Children's Area at Southwest will be unavailable for browsing until Tuesday, Dec. 16. If you need something from that area, please ask staff for assistance. 

The History of the Public Library

Program Type:

150th Anniversary, Presentation

Age Group:

Adult
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Event Details

Join us as we examine libraries throughout history, trace their development, and figure out why public libraries popped up across America in the mid-1800s. Explore the architecture, collections, and patrons of libraries over thousands of years!