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!
Washington Public Library history and current details
The Washington Public Library began in 1872 with local push and city funding, opening in donated space and growing to 23 378 volumes by 1971. Now at 120 East Main St, it offers books, newspapers, magazines, microfilm, a copy machine, and an art gallery with a budget of 21 738 in 1971, led by head librarian Nelle Brown and a five member board.
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Washington
Washington Public Library
Washington Press
H. A. Burl
Washington County
James A. Thompson
Jane Chilcote
Ralph Smith
Fort Sherman
Journal
National Book Week
National Library Week
Helen Wilson
Robert Reed
Dunham Morrison
Dave Elder
Maxine Elliott
Nelle Brown
Catherine Kleese
Helen Reschly
Virginia Finke
Barb Reisener
Chris Wells
Mrs. Brown
Brown
City of
Jim Reschly
Perdock Court
North Fourth Avenue
South Iowa Avenue
Harrison Street
Sunset Park
City Hall
West Fifth Street
South Fourth Avenue
East Thirdtreet