About the Dale Library
Dale Branch History 1938, the Abe Lincoln Youth District Library Association was formed to build a library in Dale, Indiana.In May 1945, a Memorial Library was planned. A one-room library, staffed by volunteers and consisting of paperback books, was developed.By 1978, a more formal facility was considered, and in 1985, the Dale Women’s Organization began a drive to form a permanent library. With cooperation from the town of Dale and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, a room in the former St. Joseph’s Elementary School became the home of the town library.
Members of the Dale Jaycees assisted with remodeling and running the library.In 1989, The Dale Community Volunteer Library changed its name to Lincoln Heritage Public Library, serving the demographic area that consisted of the North Spencer School Corporation (Carter, Clay, Grass, Huff, Harrison & Jackson Townships).The first president of the LHPL board was Narl Conner.A goal was to construct the library on property donated by the Park Board of Dale.The groundbreaking was on March 2, 1991, and the dedication was on December 8, 1991.The cost of the 10,000-square-foot building was $704,000, of which $63,000 was raised by donations.Kathy Dilger was hired as the first librarian in 1990.In 2003, a computer lab, a new children’s room with a storytime room, and an Indiana/Genealogy room were added. All construction was completed in 2004.The main branch celebrated its 25th anniversary in December 2016.
Members of the Dale Jaycees assisted with remodeling and running the library.In 1989, The Dale Community Volunteer Library changed its name to Lincoln Heritage Public Library, serving the demographic area that consisted of the North Spencer School Corporation (Carter, Clay, Grass, Huff, Harrison & Jackson Townships).The first president of the LHPL board was Narl Conner.A goal was to construct the library on property donated by the Park Board of Dale.The groundbreaking was on March 2, 1991, and the dedication was on December 8, 1991.The cost of the 10,000-square-foot building was $704,000, of which $63,000 was raised by donations.Kathy Dilger was hired as the first librarian in 1990.In 2003, a computer lab, a new children’s room with a storytime room, and an Indiana/Genealogy room were added. All construction was completed in 2004.The main branch celebrated its 25th anniversary in December 2016.