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History of Public Libraries
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Updated:
25 Jun 2023
A brief history of Public Libraries
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First Carnegie Library built in Dunfermline, Scotland
Pack Horse Librarian Initiative (New Deal)
Carla Hayden is the first Public Librarian to be appointed as the Librarian of Congress
Peterborough Town Library is founded in New Hampshire
Biblioteca Palafoxiana is founded in Puebla City, Mexico
Louisville Western Branch Library Is opened
First Public Library to create a makerspace (Fayetteville, NY)
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