History
James Whitling Crossley established the first library in King, the Mechanics Institute Library, which opened in 1893 in King City. In 1947, the King Memorial Library was opened, located at Memorial Park in King City. Its collection included about 1000 items, most of which are now in the current King City branch of the King Township Public Library.
In 1930, the Schomberg branch was opened, serving the growing communities in the northeastern portion of the township. The Nobleton branch first opened to the public in 1968, and the Ansnorveldt branch began operation in 1973.
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