Walton And Tipton Township Public Library

Hours

Sunday: Closed 

Monday: Closed 

Tuesday - Thursday: 9:00AM - 6:30PM 

Saturday: 10:00AM - 2:00PM 

History:

In 1914 the Women's Literary Club of Walton felt the need for a public library in the community. With great interest the members donated books which formed the nucleus of the present institution. At this time the public school building was used to house the small collection of books. The library was open to the public during the summer on Wednesday afternoons for the circulation of books. Miss Florence Bishop acted as librarian and was paid 50 cents for each afternoon's work. In the wintertime the school teachers had charge of the books.

Early in 1914 Mrs. G. W. (Vora) Bishop, a prominent member of the Literary Club, through information gained from the State Library, was given the necessary information relative to the procedure to be followed in gaining a Carnegie Library for Walton and Tipton Township. Mrs. Bishop began to stimulate interest in the project. Procedure was started to meet the necessary requirements designated by the great donor Andrew Carnegie.

To Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. L. A. Dutchess and Mrs. Elma Wilson is due the credit for initiating and carrying forward the movement which gained for Walton and Tipton Township the fine library building and service.