Moyer District Library

History:

The first public library in Gibson City was established in June 1876, known as Gibson City Library Association. The first stack of books was housed in Dr. Water's office, a building in the same block in which the current facility is located.

The library occupied various commercial sites until a permanent facility was built through the generosity of an early Gibson City settler, Mr. William Moyer, who donated $14,000 to the City of Gibson in 1911. At that time, the Gibson City Library Association turned its inventory over to the newly-named Moyer Library.

A lot on the northwest corner of Sangamon and 10th Street was purchased for $4,400 and the first permanent library building was constructed on that site (also its current site). This building was condemned by the state in the 1950's and city officials sought voter approval for bond issues to finance a new library building.