Wilmington Public Library, Delaware
Public library in Delaware
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The Wilmington Public Library, also known as the Wilmington Institute Free Library,[1] is in Wilmington, Delaware. It received the National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Books on its opening, history, and holdings have been published.[2] It is at 10 East 10th Street.[3] The library is in the Rodney Square Historic District.
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Wilmington Library Company was founded in 1788.[4]
Originally established as a private lending library, Wilmington Institute became a free public library known as Wilmington Institute.[5] It was built on the site of First Presbyterian Church, which relocated, and its cemetery.[6] Designed by Edward L. Tilton and Alfred Morton Githens, a library building was constructed for it from 1921-1923. Interior alterations were made form 1969-1971.[7]
A book truck was photographed outside the library in 1929.[8]
In 2024, Al Roker and his daughter were speakers at the library.[9] Michael Vick's scheduled appearance at the library in February 2025 was controversial.[10]