History of the Clinton Public Library
Front After the Remodel in 1994
The Clinton community received a grant to build a library from Andrew Carnegie in 1908, in the amount of $12,500. Ground was broken in July, 1909, and the cornerstone was laid in October, 1909, for a 5120 square foot facility. On November 22, 1911, the Clinton Public Library opened its doors for the first time. Over 500 books were circulated the first day.
Expansion of the Children’s section took place in 1947, to accommodate both patrons and books. In 1953, a meeting room was added.
In 1991, a library expansion support group was formed. Members included Chairman Ron Reimer, Dolores Reagin, Library Director; Mayor Ramon Colombo; Dorothy Felix, Margo Fenoglio, Richard Harrell, Robert Rethinger, Laura Savage, Max Spaulding, and Dan Walker. After Richard Harrell was transferred, James Marshall took his place on the group. This group met twice a month from October 1991 to November 1992.
After intensive research, the Library Expansion Support Group determined the Clinton Public Library needed at least 12,500 square feet of floor space in order to serve the community adequately.
As a result of these recommendations, ground for the newly remodeled and expanded Clinton Public Library was broken June 1993. Construction began soon after, and in July 1994, the new library was completed. Open House was held August 25, 1994.
In November 1995, the library initiated its first integrated circulation/catalog automated system.
In 2001, the library received a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for more than $15,000 worth of computer equipment to increase capabilities for public access Internet computing, as part of the Foundation’s Computers in Libraries program.
Also in 2001, the 1993 building bonds were re-funded, generating enough income to create additional parking space and to add a new 1,000 square foot Young Adult Room over the Children’s Room. At the same time, expansion of the Genealogy Room was made possible by a gift to the community from the Eli Lilly and Company Clinton Laboratories in recognition of their 30th anniversary. Additional financial support came from the estate of John Brastauskas and the estate of Mary S. Krueger.
Expansion of the Children’s section took place in 1947, to accommodate both patrons and books. In 1953, a meeting room was added.
In 1991, a library expansion support group was formed. Members included Chairman Ron Reimer, Dolores Reagin, Library Director; Mayor Ramon Colombo; Dorothy Felix, Margo Fenoglio, Richard Harrell, Robert Rethinger, Laura Savage, Max Spaulding, and Dan Walker. After Richard Harrell was transferred, James Marshall took his place on the group. This group met twice a month from October 1991 to November 1992.
After intensive research, the Library Expansion Support Group determined the Clinton Public Library needed at least 12,500 square feet of floor space in order to serve the community adequately.
As a result of these recommendations, ground for the newly remodeled and expanded Clinton Public Library was broken June 1993. Construction began soon after, and in July 1994, the new library was completed. Open House was held August 25, 1994.
In November 1995, the library initiated its first integrated circulation/catalog automated system.
In 2001, the library received a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for more than $15,000 worth of computer equipment to increase capabilities for public access Internet computing, as part of the Foundation’s Computers in Libraries program.
Also in 2001, the 1993 building bonds were re-funded, generating enough income to create additional parking space and to add a new 1,000 square foot Young Adult Room over the Children’s Room. At the same time, expansion of the Genealogy Room was made possible by a gift to the community from the Eli Lilly and Company Clinton Laboratories in recognition of their 30th anniversary. Additional financial support came from the estate of John Brastauskas and the estate of Mary S. Krueger.
Governance
The Clinton Public Library is located in Vermillion County, serving Clinton Township, which includes the incorporated towns of Blanford, Centenary, Clinton, Fairview-Park, and Universal.
The library is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees: three are appointed by the South Vermillion Community School Board, two are appointed by the Vermillion County Council, and two are appointed by the Vermillion County Commissioners.
The Board of Trustees meets the last Monday of each month, at 6 p.m., in the library meeting room. Meetings are open to the public.
The library is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees: three are appointed by the South Vermillion Community School Board, two are appointed by the Vermillion County Council, and two are appointed by the Vermillion County Commissioners.
The Board of Trustees meets the last Monday of each month, at 6 p.m., in the library meeting room. Meetings are open to the public.
The mission of the Clinton Public Library
is to provide materials, programs and services that enable local residents to pursue learning and personal enrichment throughout their lives; to obtain answers to questions; and to find and evaluate information in a variety of formats. The library is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees, three of whom are appointed by the South Vermillion Community School Corporation Board; two by the Vermillion County Council; and two by the Vermillion County Commissioners.
Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees meets the last Monday of each month (unless otherwise announced) at 6 p.m. Members of the public are welcome; anyone wishing to address the Board is asked to contact the library prior to the meeting.
Laura Savage, President
Wilberta Craig, Vice-President
Mary Ann Maher, Secretary
Richard Bonness, Treasurer
Richard Auer
Karen Carlson
Linda Natalie
Laura Savage, President
Wilberta Craig, Vice-President
Mary Ann Maher, Secretary
Richard Bonness, Treasurer
Richard Auer
Karen Carlson
Linda Natalie
Library Staff
- Karen Walker - Director
- Sue Vinyard - Adult Library Librarian
- Carol Gudino - Adult Library Assistant
- Clara Farrington - Adult Library Assistant & Inter-Library loan
- Steph Hoctor - Children's Librarian
- Pam Price - Children's Assistant
- Amy McMullen - Children's Assistant
- Judy Karanovich - Young Adult Librarian
- Kaylie Davitto - Young Adult Assistant
- Brittany Mackey - Young Adult Assistant
- Barb Schutter - Network Tech/Computer Tech
