History of the Otto Bruyns Librabry
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the Northfield communities by providing them access to our library and network of local, state and federal services.
The library was founded in 1926 with 100 books that were placed in the office of the Mayor, Eugene Swilkey. Miss Lizzie Price was the first librarian. Miss Price continued to be the librarian until 1947, when she retired at age 82. There is a painting commissioned in 1939, "The of Home Miss Lizzie Price," that still hangs in the front of the library.
The library moved several times over the years. In 1983, the City of Northfield passed a Resolution to change the name of the library to the Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield. This was done due to Bruyns long and faithful service to the city and the library.
The groundbreaking for the library's current home was March 26, 1988, and Otto Bruyns was able to attend. Unfortunately Bruyns passed away before its completion.
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