ODEBOLT FIELD-CARNEGIE LIBRARY

Video tapes, DVDs and computer games are available

A microfilm reader, several computers and Internet access are available.

The children's table from the old library  is still in use today.

 

The remodeled original building.

A view of the annex  showing the children's section

HISTORY

In 1896, a group of women organized as the Women's Reading Circle established a public library in Odebolt.  Through the generosity of many, the Odebolt Public Library was opened in July 1898 in rooms rented above local businesses.  In 1904, with the help of financial aid from Andrew Carnegie, a building was erected on a lot on Second Street donated by Mr. W. W. Field.  This building served the community until 1997, when remodeling of the Carnegie building was begun, as well as construction of a new addition to the east, the Rosmer Bruce Annex.  The Annex contains the John and Marion Selby meeting room, which is available for rent to the community.  The library is governed by a Board of Trustees and is supported by the Friends of the Library organization.

Read more about the Library's early history at the Odebolt History Pages.

SELBY MEETING ROOM RENTAL

The Selby Meeting Room is available for reservation by calling the library.  The room holds 50 people and has a kitchenette with an oven and refrigerator.  It is open for rent by community organizations as well as for private gatherings.
Cost is $20.00 with a $5.00 return if the room is left clean.

The room is to be left in the following manner in order for the $10 cleaning deposit to be returned:
1) Two long tables on the north side of the room with chairs
2) Four card tables with chairs
3) Carpet cleaned with sweeper found in kitchen
4) Garbage taken home (Bring in a new bag to replace)
5) Kitchen cleaned and swept
6) If you have used the Library dish towels, please wash and return

When the key is returned and the room checked you will receive your deposit back.  Thank you for your cooperation, it is greatly appreciated.