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In October of 1911 the Women's Club established a library in
Ainsworth. Their members served as librarians until May 1912
when the City of Ainsworth passed an ordinance establishing a
city library and a tax levy to provide for its maintenance. During
the summer of 1912, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis K. Alder built and
donated a brick building to house the library.
 
L. K. Alder Mrs. L. K. Alder
 
This building was named Alder Public Library. In 1952, the library
building was remodeled and enlarged. it was during the 1970's
that growth and demand showed the need for a more adequate
facility. A basic plan for the new facility was formulated. The
citizens of Ainsworth approved this plan by voting in favor of
this bond issue in 1978.Construction for a new library was from
September 1979 to April 1980. On April 19, 1980 the library
moved to its present location on the northeast corner of the Court
House Park. It was at this time that the name of the library changed
to the Ainsworth Public Library.