A History of the Hannibal Free Public Library

by

Roberta Roland Hagood

In 1982 Roberta Hagood compiled a history of the Library. We are pleased to be able to share this along with some of the treasures from the Missouri Room picture files. We hope you enjoy this account and some of the very early photos.

A History of the Hannibal Free Public Library 1982

Hannibal leaders who worked to bring a Free Library to Hannibal

Garth Family

Early Library Staff

Buildings

Interior Rooms Of Garth Memorial Library

Golden Anniversary Celebration and 1940 Hannibal Library History by B.E. Bigger