Benton Public Library
Public library in Benton, Illinois
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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.
Location502 South Main St, Benton, Illinois, USA
TypePublic
EstablishedMay 1916
Size48,975
| Benton Public Library | |
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| 37°59′28″N 88°55′12″W | |
| Location | 502 South Main St, Benton, Illinois, USA |
| Type | Public |
| Established | May 1916 |
| Collection | |
| Size | 48,975 |
| Access and use | |
| Circulation | 27,829 |
| Population served | 10,170 |
| Other information | |
| Director | Susan Stickel |
| Employees | 15 |
| Website | www.bentonlibrary.com |
History
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.
