Oswego Public Library

Mission:

The Oswego Public Library District exists to provide quality library service which will effectively meet the informational, educational, and recreational needs of district residents of all ages, with special emphasis on supplying popular materials, providing reference service, and assisting students of all ages in meeting their educational needs.

History of the Library

In 1899 the Nineteenth Century Woman's Club started with a market basket full of books that was carried to each meeting.

In 1928 the Rank building was donated to the Village and used as the Library.

In 1964 the Oswego Township Library was formed. The whole community worked to raise the $35,000 needed to build on the current site by holding bake sales, broom sales, garden walks, festivals and such.

In 1977 the Oswego Public Library District was created to serve residents of Montgomery, Oswego, Plainfield, and Bristol and Wheatland Townships.
In 1981 the first addition was built. This is currently the Lobby and Youth Services areas.

In 1997 the second addition was built. This is currently the Adult Services area.

In 2006 a library bond issue was passed for a new library building on Route 30 and the remodel of the Oswego campus.