Jessamine County Public Library

Description

After receiving the Withers bequest, which amounted to $32,943, the trustees rented and equipped a room on the ground floor of the building at Maple and First Street. Some 1,200 additional books were purchased, a librarian and assistant employed, and professional help obtained to catalogue the books. This facility operated on a full time basis six days a week until 1906. In 1906 a contract was let to construct a large two story brick building on the northwest corner of Main and Oak Streets. It was constructed to provide rental income from three separate rooms on the first floor and have a much larger library on the second floor. It was opened to the public on July 22, 1907 and provided library services for over 60 years. Although not originally affiliated with the Withers Library or its then current trustees, an additional library service to the community was inaugurated during the late 1950's and 1960's. A bookmobile and book collection was furnished by the State Department for Libraries and Archives to the Jessamine County Board of Education.

For over 100 years, the Jessamine County Public Library has offered the community information, ideas, and cultural opportunities. The location and building have changed several times, but the library has never strayed from its original mission to serve the community. Over the years JCPL has adapted to the challenges of social and technological change, and today it is ready to offer you the most up-to-date services and collection available in the area. We want you to remember that JCPL is your library, and we encourage you to explore our website, browse our catalog. Come visit your library!.

The distinct needs and characteristics of childhood make it essential that the library direct specific services toward our youngest citizens. The JCPL Children's Department strives to provide the highest quality materials, programs and customer service possible. The Children's Department desk is staffed during all library hours to assist children and adults in using the library. Great care is taken to create a library environment that is both comfortable and safe for families to learn and explore.

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