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July, 2007
Arthur Graduate and Douglas Co. Engineer receives Award.
Douglas County Engineer Jim Crane, Arthur High School Class of 1989, was
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June, 2007:
Arthur develops a new subdivision on North Vine Street. Lots are now available
with Vine Street frontage or on quiet back lots in this development targeted at
"affordable" housing...see
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a new public pool and possible park addition...
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Village expansion. The Arthur Home adds an Alzheimer's unit, and assisted living
facilities to the services provided to Arthur residents.
Arthur Public Library
225 South Walnut

Arthur, IL
61911
(217) 543-2037;
Fax # (217) 543-2037
Type of Library: Public/District
Population Served: 4,709
Volumes: 19,000
Agency Code: ARN
OCLC Code: IF0
Reciprocal Borrowing Code: 02
The Arthur Library was established in 1900 when the
population of the town was 850. Forty Arthur residents donated $10.00 each
to buy books for the use of the residents of Arthur. The books were placed
in Homrighouse's Jewelry Store. In 1907 the residents voted to build a
library on Vine Street.
Construction was completed the following year. Improvements were made in
1953 and an addition built in 1973. Having out-grown the facility, an effort
began in 1989 to construct a new building. With the aid of a $208,000 state
construction grant, a new building was completed in 1991. The new facility
has approximately 5,000 square feet, is completely handicapped accessible,
and has allowances for expanding services both now and in the future.
Library Hours
Monday, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.