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Early History of the Columbia Public Library Movement

1845-1922

2023-02-08 18:30:00 2023-02-08 19:30:00 America/Chicago Early History of the Columbia Public Library Movement Before 1922, when the first tax levy to support the Columbia Public Library passed, there were several early attempts to establish a public library in this community. Staff member and genealogist Tim Dollens will discuss the primary players who set the stage for the institution we have today. It's YOUR library — join us to learn more about its history! Adults. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Wednesday, February 08
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-08 18:30:00 2023-02-08 19:30:00 America/Chicago Early History of the Columbia Public Library Movement Before 1922, when the first tax levy to support the Columbia Public Library passed, there were several early attempts to establish a public library in this community. Staff member and genealogist Tim Dollens will discuss the primary players who set the stage for the institution we have today. It's YOUR library — join us to learn more about its history! Adults. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Before 1922, when the first tax levy to support the Columbia Public Library passed, there were several early attempts to establish a public library in this community. Staff member and genealogist Tim Dollens will discuss the primary players who set the stage for the institution we have today. It's YOUR library — join us to learn more about its history! Adults.

Before 1922, when the first tax levy to support the Columbia Public Library passed, there were several early attempts to establish a public library in this community. Staff member and genealogist Tim Dollens will discuss the primary players who set the stage for the institution we have today. We will talk about a $10,000 donation in 1845 and a (failed) tax vote to support a Carnegie library building. Learn about roles played by the Tuesday Club, the City of Columbia, Columbia Public Schools and the University of Missouri in this endeavor.

It's YOUR library — join us to learn more about its history!

Adults.


When COVID community levels are high, masks are requested in the library. Masks are optional when levels are low or medium. For the latest information, see the library's COVID safety page.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy | General | Featured |

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