Splendid account of history of the Odebolt Library

In Feb. 1898, the Women’s Reading Circle, consisting of 15 Odebolt women who organized for mental improvement, started a fund for a free public library. When they had accumulated $200, they started the Odebolt Library Association, a corporation with $5 shares each. Then, Hon. W.W. Field subscribed $500 and other citizens of the town and country adjacent subscribed $700 more, Making $1,400 available. Books were purchased and the library opened in July 1898.