Established as a city library in 1898 and as a library district in 1991, the Havana Public Library is  the oldest remaining Carnegie Library in Illinois. The Havana Public Library District is an independent local government body; it is not governed by the city or any other entity.  Our district encompasses the same territory as the Havana School district and serves a population of 5923 patrons…

1896 - The Havana Public Library is established by tax referenda within the City of Havana by petition of concerned citizens from the community spearheaded by members of the U & I Club (Utilities & Interest Club), members of the Beethoven Club, and ladies of the Chautauqua Circle.