David Halsey Moore, co-founder of the Hillsdale Public Library 1913

First library housed in 
Arthur Closson's store

Jane Holmes, first librarian 
1913-1929

The Hillsdale Library was founded on October 6, 1913 by a group of fifty-five citizens and several local businessmen, led by the Reverend Charles S. Oakley of the Methodist Church and Mr. David Moore, a bibliophile and bookbinder.  It was organized as an Association Library and each member of the Association contributed $1.00 to $3.00 per year to support it.

The first Library was housed in an annex to the Arthur Closson store, which stood on the spot now occupied by the Hillsdale Supermarket.

Jane Holmes was the first librarian.  She served from 1913 to 1929.

Return to Library