This is an image capturing head librarian, Elizabeth Michener, reading to a group of children at the Oskaloosa Public Library, circa 1940. Ms. Michener worked as head librarian at the public library for several decades, demonstrating her charisma…
This is a picture taken of the reverse side of an Oskaloosa Public Library post card from 1908. The library officially opened on September 7, 1903. This image was used as a post card in that year, which was common in those days, as towns would make…
This is a picture taken of the Oskaloosa Public Library in 1908. The library officially opened on September 7, 1903. This image was used as a post card in that year, which was common in those days, as towns would make post cards of buildings they…
Pictured here is a newspaper report informing its readers about the Oskaloosa Public Library's circulation numbers for the month of January in 1909. Included is a listing of the type of books checked out, fine totals, and check-out totals. At this…
This is a photograph taken of an invitation to dedicate the new public library opening in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The date of the ceremony was September 7, 1903.
This is a picture taken of the Oskaloosa Public Library's circulation desk in 1940. At this point, a new ceiling and new lights were added to this section of the library.
