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Main Library: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Brookville Public Library was built in 1912 with monies from Andrew Carnegie. John Shirk, along with several community leaders, wrote a letter requesting $10,000 from Mr. Carnegie to build the library. The library served the town of Brookville. The library continued to grow through the years. In 1998 the library district expanded to include 4 townships--the Brookville library needed to enlarge. In 2003 the Brookville library addition and renovation was completed. Money for the project was given through a fund set up through the Brookville Foundation and local resident Receda Schilling. Money was also given from the Lilly Gift III funds.
Branch Library: To fulfill a dream for the Laurel community, a group of dedicated citizens pushed the limits to build a public library for western Franklin County on the site of the old elementary school at 200 North Clay Street in Laurel, Indiana. The Laurel Public Library was completed in February 1998 and opened to the public in April 1998. We recently celebrated our 10 year anniversary. Most of the money for the Laurel library came from a Community Focus Grant. The community organized fund raisers to help with the project. A reading garden area has been added to the back of the building. This was made possible through various grants from Brookville Foundation, Rush/Shelby REMC and donations from Home Ec. clubs, Alumni groups and local patrons. The Laurel library offers many programs for the community. Wireless internet is available. |
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