Clewiston Public Library

Clewiston Public Library It was on January 15, 1941, that the Clewiston Public Library was born. Mayor F. Sugar Corporation's administrative building. Sugar Corporation. G. Vaughn Library.

Deane Duff and the City Commission requested the Garden Club, as a civic organization, to assume the responsibility for organizing and operating the library in a rented area of the U.S. The Club voted overwhelmingly to undertake the library project and a committee was soon appointed. With a $100 donation from Mayor Duff, the members secured the services of Moore Haven High School Librarian, Miss H

azel Humble, to catalog the books according to the Dewey Decimal System. Every Saturday and Sunday for three months, Miss Humble and her two assistants worked eight-hour days. On Friday and Saturday, April 4 and 5, 1941, the library was open for public inspection and browsing, and on Monday, April 7, the first books were issued to the patrons. After several moves and the formation of the Library Association in June 1952, the Library moved to its permanent home in 1967, thanks to the generous $80,000 donation from the U.S. A furnishing drive spearheaded by two ambitious and creative volunteers, Greg Esser and Dr. L. Vaughan, and the equally tremendous response and enthusiasm of literally hundreds of interested citizens provided the funds to furnish the now-named Harry T. By 1992, the City Commission was contemplating adding onto the well-used facility and, in 1993, with $400,000 in state and federal grants, $250,000 from the City of Clewiston, $20,000 from Hendry County, $100,000 from the United States Sugar Corporation, and $57,510 from private donations, the City retained the engineering firm of Gee & Jenson and the construction company, Innovative Builders, Inc., to begin construction. The groundbreaking was held on June 1, 1993, and the grand opening on May 16, 1994. Mayor Perry was absolutely right when he said, "Clewiston is going to have a wonderful library, a facility of which we all can be proud." For more information on the Library, please click on "Library Presentation" under the Related Links below. The library staff is committed to providing the community with a variety of resources, including fiction and non-fiction reading material, books on tape, videocassettes, and informational resources for reference and homework needs. The library currently has a collection of 121,811 titles. The library also offers a variety of cookbooks and gardening manuals.

Celebrate National Dog Day with us on August 26 at 3:30 p.m.! Join us for a fun-filled Storytime and Crafts with Miss La...
08/24/2026

Celebrate National Dog Day with us on August 26 at 3:30 p.m.! Join us for a fun-filled Storytime and Crafts with Miss Lake Okeechobee. Hope to see you there!

08/10/2026
Join us August 27 for a fun and meaningful discussion of "What Set Me Free"! Come ready to share, connect, and enjoy gre...
08/10/2026

Join us August 27 for a fun and meaningful discussion of "What Set Me Free"! Come ready to share, connect, and enjoy great conversion with fellow book lovers.

We look forward to seeing you there!

We are excited to announce that the Arts & Agriculture kits have arrived at the the Library!A huge thank you to Shawn Ho...
08/04/2026

We are excited to announce that the Arts & Agriculture kits have arrived at the the Library!

A huge thank you to Shawn Holiday for delivering the craft kits and helping bring these creative opportunities to our community.

Stay tuned for exciting upcoming programs and activities—we can't wait to share what's coming next!

Mini Art Show is now on display through August 28!Discover a wonderful collection of creativity, color, and imagination ...
08/04/2026

Mini Art Show is now on display through August 28!

Discover a wonderful collection of creativity, color, and imagination created by talented artists. Stop by and be inspired!

Supplies generously provided by the Arts & Agriculture

Back to School Starts at the Library!A new school year is the perfect time to get ready for learning-and it all starts w...
08/03/2026

Back to School Starts at the Library!

A new school year is the perfect time to get ready for learning-and it all starts with a FREE library card!

Visit the library this August to:
đź“–Check out books for every age
🎨 Attend fun programs and events
đź“šDiscover your next favorite read

Don't have a library card yet? Stop by and sign up today! We look forward to welcoming you!

Ever wondered how archaeologist uncover clues about the past? Come find out with us tomorrow, July 22 at 10:00 a.m. Hope...
07/21/2026

Ever wondered how archaeologist uncover clues about the past? Come find out with us tomorrow, July 22 at 10:00 a.m. Hope to see you there!

This program is made possible by Friends of the Clewiston Library and Florida Public Archaeology Network - Southwest Region

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120 W Osceola Avenue
Clewiston, FL
33440

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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