This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
DeWitt Public Library Century of Service Timeline
The DeWitt Public Library began with 800 volumes in the Craig building near Al Deke's Real Estate and opened to the public on March 18, 1897. By 1964 it boasted over 7,000 books with annual circulation around 26,000 and ongoing support from local clubs, Jaycettes, VFW, and civic leaders. The library moved from association stock funding to public ownership in 1902, received Carnegie endowment funds for a free public library in 1907, and saw ongoing expansions and improvements through the 1960s, including new shelves, lighting, and climate control.
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DeWitt Public Library
Craig
Craig Tailor Shop
W. A. Cotton
al Deke
Elsie Saxton
Horace A. Fay
L. S. Harrington
DeWitt
Albert F. Dawson
Carnegie
Margaret Buchanan
Jaycettes
VFW