About

Our Vision

Embracing culture, connecting community, igniting curiosity

Our Mission

The Woodward Public Library strives to build an educated, vibrant community by providing equal access to information, materials, and innovative services and programs.

We Value

Our Woodward community

Literacy and education for all ages

Access and freedom of information

Diversity

Quality of service

Stewardship

Woodward Public Library History

At a 4th of July picnic in 1899, a group of ladies, all members of the Coterie Club, sold lemonade and ice cream to the town’s people. The club netted $200 at this celebration. With this money they purchased the first books and founded the Woodward Public Library.

The Library was housed in various buildings and each member of the club took her turn being the “librarian.” As Woodward began to grow, city officials took an interest in the library and soon the Coterie Club sold its assets to the City of Woodward for $190, the amount the members had donated to start the library.

In 1917, with a $10,000 donation from Andrew Carnegie, a new building was completed at 1217 8th St.

Woodward Public Library Today

It wasn’t until 1988 that the library moved again. This time to an old post office building, which the City of Woodward purchased and renovated. As of today, the library is still located at 1500 Main.