Kenyon Public Library

The Kenyon Public Library is a public library in Kenyon, Minnesota, USA. It is a member of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating, the SE Minnesota library region.[3]

Kenyon Public Library
44.2722222°N 92.9850000°W / 44.2722222; -92.9850000[1]
Location709 2nd Street
Kenyon, MN 55946
Other information
DirectorMichelle Otte
Employees3
Websitehttp://www.kenyon.lib.mn.us

History

The Kenyon Public Library was established in 1901 by the Round Table Club of Kenyon. The starting treasury purchased 3 books totalling $5.33. Members also donated books and held fundraisers. The library received its first books on October 15, 1901. During its first year, there were 48 patrons and the circulation was 316. The library was then founded in 1907 and formally organized in 1908 as the Kenyon Library Association with a collection of 412 books.

Since its establishment, the library has moved 4 times to various locations throughout the city. It has been in its current location, housed with the City Hall, since 2000.

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kenyon Public Library
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kenyon Public Library
  3. Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO)



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