The Mayville Public Library grew out of a children's library,
started by the Brownies in the home of Mrs. Willard Phelps. However there were
so many donations of books for all purposes and ages, that several ladies who
were interested in a public library for Mayville met and originated a Library
Club to sponsor and make it a reality.
After raising funds by means of teas and rummage sales, and
the the village furnishing the west room of the building on the corner of Turner
and Trend Streets, the library was first opened to the public in the spring of
1950, when Mrs. Zella Hall was appointed as the first librarian. She acted in
this capacity for seven years, during which time the library was accepted as a
village institution and a Library Tax of one-half of a mil was voted towards its
support.
After twelve years in its original location, the
library outgrew its quarters and on June 10, 1962, was moved next door
to property which was also donated by the village.
In 1970, land was donated at 6090 Fulton Street and a
building was erected. In 2004, the building was merged with the donated
pharmacy building that was next door. The updated building is over 5,000
square feet, circulates over 20,000 items, has wireless Internet access, and is
well-used by the residents of the area.
