A Brief History…
Before there was a library in Fairview, there was a reading room. Many citizens of Fairview went to the reading room to read the current magazines and books of the era.
The Fairview Municipal Library was founded on April 9th, 1909, and the first library director was Miss Lucas.
Children’s services started in earnest in March 1917, with the addition of the “Children’s Hour.”
The library moved to the municipal auditorium in 1939.
The longest serving librarian was Miss Ula Frost from July 16th, 1912 to her retirement 43 years later in 1955.
Under the direction of Dee Wilson, the Fairview Library started offering “Summer Reading Programs” in the summer of 1982.
Motto: The Fairview City Library strives to fulfill the informational needs of all adults and children with the most desirable reading, current educational material, and activities with a friendly, personalized service to all patrons.
Meet Our Staff
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Crystal Privette Library Director & Youth Services |
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Diana Goodson Library Aid |
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Tate Fowble Tech and Library Aid |
OUR LIBRARY BOARD:
The Fairview City Library Board of Trustees is an advisory board appointed by the City Council.
The board meets in open session on the third Thursday of every month at 4:00pm in the city building complex. The public is invited and encouraged to attend and participate in these meetings.
Library Board members as of July, 2023: Tanya Roberts, Elizabeth Fuchs, Charley Bromlow, Tammy Kliewer, Margaret O’Malley.
Board meeting dates for 2025:
January 16th,
February 20th,
March 20th,
April 17th,
May 15th,
June 19th,
July 17th,
August 21st,
September 18th,
October 16th,
November 20th,
December 18th
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY:
The Friends Of The Fairview City Library is a volunteer group of women and men who are interested in the development and progress of the library services in Fairview. They conduct fundraisers, assist the library staff and provide improvements to the library for the use and benefit of the Citizens. The Friends meet the third Tuesday at 6:00 pm on January 14th, 2025; April 15th, 2025; July 15th, 2025; October 21st, 2025. If you are interested in becoming a Friend Of The Library, please join us at the next meeting or talk with any of the library staff.