Public Libraries: A Brief History

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Tuesday, January 20th at 6:30 p.m. Public Libraries: A Brief History Public libraries throughout the nation support the right to vote by serving as polling locations and providing information for voters. Missouri has an amazing library system. But libraries didn’t just happen. People chose to value knowledge and books. People chose to start and support libraries. We stand on the shoulders of all the libraries that came before us. Join Library Director Nelson Appell as he explores the epic story of The Library, from ancient Alexandria to the modern age.