Owosso History

1867--The Ladies Library Association was organized. 1910--The city council accepted the Ladies Library Association's gift 1911--The Carnegie Corporation agreed to give $20,000 for a building. 1913--L. E. Woodard and the Owosso Casket Company donated the present site for a library. 1913--Ground breaking took place on September 4. On October 28th the cornerstone was laid. 1914--On July 4 the new building was dedicated. 1926--Frieseke and Alice Rogers Fisher paintings donated. 1955--First professional librarian hired. 1959--First nonprint items (LP records) added to the library's collection. 1963--First children's librarian hired. 1964--The children's library was moved downstairs. 1974--Friends of the Owosso Public Library organized. 1974--The children's library was remodeled and redecorated. 1979--The card catalog was converted to an electronic database format. 1986--An elevator was added to provide access to the handicapped. 1990--Circulation system automated. 1994--The Owosso Public Library and the Durand Memorial Library combine to form the Shiawassee District Library. 1997--The Internet Training Center and public Internet access become available.	click on images to enlarge
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	Exterior
	Cornerstone
	Front Entrance

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