Groff Memorial Public Library

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Groff Memorial Public Library Free wi-fi available 24/7. Andrew Carnegie, who was establishing public libraries across the country at the time. In November of 1911 Mr. from W. W.

Groff Memorial Library serves the residents and taxpayers of Grayville, Illinois, with public computers, full line of youth/adult programming, library materials in print, audio, video, magazine, microfilm, and eBook formats. Although for many years Grayville had a makeshift library arrangement and had actually opened a library in May of 1906, it was through the efforts of the Shakespeare Club that the Carnegie Library was built. This club of twenty members met bi-weekly and on May 6, 1911, appointed a "Special Carnegie Committee" (later to become the first Board of Trustees), tasked with contacting Mr. Carnegie pledged $6,000 to builda library, while the money to purchase the lot on West Mill St. Gray was raised by public subscription. On March 3rd, 1913, the Carnegie building was opened to the public, and served the community well for nearly 100 years. A new building was deemed necessary by the Board in the early 21st century, and - again by public and community donations, the funds were raised to build the current building, which was completed in 2010, and moved into early in 2011.

10/20/2026
It was a tough competition, but the Friends have chosen the winners for our painting contest!
10/17/2026

It was a tough competition, but the Friends have chosen the winners for our painting contest!

Join everyone's favorite ... Miss Terri, for a family friendly, low chills evening of stories and fun at Groff Library! ...
10/09/2026

Join everyone's favorite ... Miss Terri, for a family friendly, low chills evening of stories and fun at Groff Library! Costumes are welcome!

All supplies provided for making your own potion/galaxy in a bottle to take home!
10/07/2026

All supplies provided for making your own potion/galaxy in a bottle to take home!

Judging for the library's fall art contest will be October 9th, & and wow have we gotten great entries! Our judges will ...
10/05/2026

Judging for the library's fall art contest will be October 9th, & and wow have we gotten great entries! Our judges will have a hard time deciding winners! Stop by the library, & see the great talent Grayville has.

It's October, & that means it's Library Crawl time! Makes a nice day trip to see attractions/eateries, &, best of all, v...
10/01/2026

It's October, & that means it's Library Crawl time! Makes a nice day trip to see attractions/eateries, &, best of all, visit libraries across Southern Illinois. Pick up your passport at Groff Library today!

Stop by the library's pumpkin patch, and pick one of these cuties to decorate! Turn it in by October 21st, and you might...
09/30/2026

Stop by the library's pumpkin patch, and pick one of these cuties to decorate! Turn it in by October 21st, and you might just be the winner of our best decorated mini-pumpkin contest!

We will have a ton of books - all ages, both fiction and non-fiction for sale - starting October 1st!
09/28/2026

We will have a ton of books - all ages, both fiction and non-fiction for sale - starting October 1st!

Address

118 S Middle Street
Grayville, IL
62844

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

(618) 375-7121

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