Clewiston Public Library

Clewiston Public Library It was on January 15, 1941, that the Clewiston Public Library was born. Mayor F. Sugar Corporation's administrative building. Sugar Corporation. G. Vaughn Library.

Deane Duff and the City Commission requested the Garden Club, as a civic organization, to assume the responsibility for organizing and operating the library in a rented area of the U.S. The Club voted overwhelmingly to undertake the library project and a committee was soon appointed. With a $100 donation from Mayor Duff, the members secured the services of Moore Haven High School Librarian, Miss H

azel Humble, to catalog the books according to the Dewey Decimal System. Every Saturday and Sunday for three months, Miss Humble and her two assistants worked eight-hour days. On Friday and Saturday, April 4 and 5, 1941, the library was open for public inspection and browsing, and on Monday, April 7, the first books were issued to the patrons. After several moves and the formation of the Library Association in June 1952, the Library moved to its permanent home in 1967, thanks to the generous $80,000 donation from the U.S. A furnishing drive spearheaded by two ambitious and creative volunteers, Greg Esser and Dr. L. Vaughan, and the equally tremendous response and enthusiasm of literally hundreds of interested citizens provided the funds to furnish the now-named Harry T. By 1992, the City Commission was contemplating adding onto the well-used facility and, in 1993, with $400,000 in state and federal grants, $250,000 from the City of Clewiston, $20,000 from Hendry County, $100,000 from the United States Sugar Corporation, and $57,510 from private donations, the City retained the engineering firm of Gee & Jenson and the construction company, Innovative Builders, Inc., to begin construction. The groundbreaking was held on June 1, 1993, and the grand opening on May 16, 1994. Mayor Perry was absolutely right when he said, "Clewiston is going to have a wonderful library, a facility of which we all can be proud." For more information on the Library, please click on "Library Presentation" under the Related Links below. The library staff is committed to providing the community with a variety of resources, including fiction and non-fiction reading material, books on tape, videocassettes, and informational resources for reference and homework needs. The library currently has a collection of 121,811 titles. The library also offers a variety of cookbooks and gardening manuals.

09/04/2026

In observance of Labor Day, Clewiston City Hall, the Youth Center, and the Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Due to the Labor Day holiday, residential waste collection will be adjusted as follows:

Monday’s collection will be moved to Tuesday, and Tuesday’s collection will be moved to Wednesday. The remainder of the week will remain on the normal schedule.

As we approach Labor Day, the City of Clewiston wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday as we recognize and celebrate the contributions of American workers.

Hard work has always been an important part of Clewiston’s story. From the early days of clearing land and building the infrastructure that connected our communities, to the generations of hardworking individuals in agriculture, ranching, business, and other industries, the dedication and resilience of our community have helped shape the Clewiston we know today.

Thank you for your cooperation, and we wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Labor Day.

Proud of our history. Proud of our hardworking community. Proudly rural.

Photo Credit: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Clearing of land almost complete during construction of the Moore Haven and Clewiston Railway, 1920. The M.H. & C. Railway was acquired by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company on July 1, 1925.

City of Clewiston, Florida
Proudly Serving America’s Sweetest Town.

09/04/2026
Our next book club selection is "The Girls in the Stilt House" by Kelly Mustian.Set in 1920s Mississippi, this atmospher...
09/03/2026

Our next book club selection is "The Girls in the Stilt House" by Kelly Mustian.

Set in 1920s Mississippi, this atmospheric and gripping novel follows Ada and Matilda-two young women from different worlds whose lives become intertwined through danger, loss, and an unlikely friendship.

Grab your copy, start reading, and join us on September 30 for a wonderful afternoon of books and conversation!

Happy reading, everyone! We can't wait to hear what you think!

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, making it the perfect time to discover all your library has to offer!Check out ...
09/01/2026

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, making it the perfect time to discover all your library has to offer!

Check out all the fun programs and exciting events we have planned for September! For more information, please call the library at 863-983-1493.

We had such a wonderful time celebrating National Dog Day last week with our special storytime & craft with Miss Lake Ok...
08/31/2026

We had such a wonderful time celebrating National Dog Day last week with our special storytime & craft with Miss Lake Okeechobee!

From a fun story to a creative craft, it was a joy to see so many smiling faces and little ones enjoying the celebration. Thank you to everyone who joined us and participated.

We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming programs!

Celebrate National Dog Day with us on August 26 at 3:30 p.m.! Join us for a fun-filled Storytime and Crafts with Miss La...
08/24/2026

Celebrate National Dog Day with us on August 26 at 3:30 p.m.! Join us for a fun-filled Storytime and Crafts with Miss Lake Okeechobee. Hope to see you there!

Join us August 27 for a fun and meaningful discussion of "What Set Me Free"! Come ready to share, connect, and enjoy gre...
08/10/2026

Join us August 27 for a fun and meaningful discussion of "What Set Me Free"! Come ready to share, connect, and enjoy great conversion with fellow book lovers.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Address

120 W Osceola Avenue
Clewiston, FL
33440

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(863) 983-1493

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