Milton Public Library

The Milton Library Association was organized in

January 1875, and incorporated in March 1883. The

first library consisted of one bookcase in Welch’s

Store. Books were donated by members who paid

an annual fee for user privileges. In later years

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Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County

Side A:

Among the first in America, Cincinnati's public library dates from March 14, 1853. A public reading room opened in 1856, but funding remained a problem until 1867, when local school board president Rufus King II secured legislation ...