1975
The Glen Carbon Reading Center was established in the "Hex
Building", located in the Cottonwood area.
1976
The Reading Center moved to the top floor of the Old Village Hall with a
collection of 1,200 items. Library services were completely staffed by
volunteers until 1982. The four volunteers were Rosalie Merritt, Mary
Spencer, Carol Davison, & Jeanne Murphey.
1983
Branch center opened at "The Well" on Cottonwood Road.
1992
The Glen Carbon Centennial Library was established by referendum. The Library
Board of Trustees hired a professional librarian, joined the Lewis and Clark
Library System, and began work on renovating the library, which is now located
on the three floors of the Old Village Hall.
1993
An elevator was installed, making the library handicapped accessible and a
rear parking lot completed.
1994
- 1997 Renovation of three rooms and landscaping in progress.
1995
Children's Room completed.
1996
Adult Non-Fiction & Study Room completed.
1997
Children's Activity Room completed.
APRIL 2002 2.6 Million Referendum passed to
build a new library at the entrance to Miner Park on Main Street.
The Glen Carbon
Historical Preservation Commission shares the third floor and houses
memorabilia and photographs pertinent to local history.
October 2004
- New Glen Carbon Centennial Library opens at 198 S. Main Street
November 2004
- Grand Opening of new Library
