Benton Public Library
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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.
| Benton Public Library | |
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| 37°59′28″N 88°55′12″W / 37.99111°N 88.92000°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.
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37°59′28″N 88°55′12″W / 37.99111°N 88.92000°W
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