Chili Public Library

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The Chili Public Library is the public library serving Chili, New York. It is located at 3333 Chili Avenue, Chili, New York

[edit] History

In June of 1959, Chili Town Supervisor George Lusk and the members of the Town Board created the Chili Library Committee to determine need for a library in Chili. The committee submitted its findings to the Town board in June of 1960, unanimously agreeing the Town of Chili had a "definite need" for a public library due to growing population and a lack of cultural institutions. At the time, Chili was the only town in the county without a public library. In 1961, Supervisor Lusk put a vote before town residents on a referendum to allocate funds for a new town hall facility, including a section for a town library. The public voted yes, and in 1962, the Chili Public Library became the final member of the Monroe County Library System. The Library opened its doors and began circulating books on October 15, 1962. Librarian Marcia Chapman presents the first library card to Supervisor Lusk.