Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 March 1903 — THE NEW LIBRARY BUILDING. [ARTICLE]

THE NEW LIBRARY BUILDING.

The bill to allow an increased tax levy for the support of public libraries has been signed by the governor, and it is likely that active work toward securing a site for our proposed Carnagie library will begin at once. While a few people would prefer to have the building located in the Milroy park tract across the river, the great majority seem to think that a more central location should be chosen, and we believe the committee will decide upon the flatiron strip of ground on Division street, just south of Jay W. Williams’ residence, which seems to be the most popular choice. The SIO,OOO which Mr. Carnagie donates is for the building only, and not for the building and books, as some people iufer. The so-called Jasper Public Library and the Schooi Library are to be merged into the Carnagie library, and will form a very fair starter for the greater library to come. While Mr. Carnagie reserves the right to pick the location of the proposed building, he will, no doubt, abide by the decision of the local committee, if reasonable.