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Benton Public Library

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Benton Public Library
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Location502 South Main St, Benton, Illinois, USA
TypePublic
EstablishedMay 1916
Collection
Size48,975
Access and use
Circulation27,829
Population served10,170
Other information
DirectorSusan Stickel
Employees15
Websitewww.bentonlibrary.com

Benton Public Library serves the town of Benton, Illinois, and the residents of the Benton Public Library District. The library is located at 502 S. Main St. in Benton.

History

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Benton Public Library was established in May 1916.[1]

In 1929, Andrew S. Cleveland donated his home to the library.[1] The building was remodeled and officially dedicated on September 20, 1930.[1] The building was destroyed by fire in 1955.

A new library building was constructed and opened on July 23, 1956.[1]

The library has been located at this address for over 80 years and has operated in the current building since November 2005.

References

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