Fayette County Public Library Historical Timeline
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1893
Citizens petition the Connersville City Council to establish a public library. The council unanimously approves a special tax assessment of ½ mill for its maintenance.
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Fall 1894
Miss Isabel Ball becomes librarian, serving until June 1927.
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1908
Andrew Carnegie donates $20,000 for construction and $1,000 for furniture. The cornerstone is laid on September 22, 1908.
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March 25, 1909
The Carnegie-funded library is formally dedicated.
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Post-1927
Six local women form the Library Site Association. They secure an option on property at 9th and Grand (part of Conwell Square) for $6,210.
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1967
The Fayette County Contractual Library is created by the County Commissioners.
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1974
The Contractual Library merges with the Connersville Public Library to form the Fayette County Public Library.
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April 3, 1981
The current 21,522 sq. ft. library building opens at the same location (9th and Grand).
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May 3, 1981
Formal dedication of the new library building.
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March 1894
The first public library opens in a rented second-floor room at 5th and Central.