CONGRATULATIONS ON 100 YEARS

The Hutchinson Public Library can trace its beginning to Hutchinson founder Asa Hutchinson. In 1874, he donated two volumes and a half-lot of land for the library site. Today the library offers more than 52,000 different sources and it services over 60,000 patrons a year. A program was held on June 22, 2004 on the library steps to honor a century of service.

Milestones

1874:     City founder Asa Hutchinson, donated two volumes and a half-lot of land for a library site.

1901:     Citizens voted to establish a free public library and authorized levy of tax for its support.

1903:     Andrew Carnegie's gift of $10,000 accepted by city with an additional $2500 requested
               and received.

1904:      Dedication of the new building

1977:      Library placed on National Register of Historic places.

1985:     10,000 square foot expansion triples Library's space.

2003:      Restoration of original section of the Library begun.

2004:     100th anniversary of the Library's dedication.