1923 - The Everett Free Library Association was formed.
This information is from the Everett Free Library web page.
Mrs. Francis Baker returned home from a meeting of the State Federation of Women’s Clubs, held in Erie, PA in October 1923, with the determination that Everett should have a library. Mrs. Baker was an 1881 graduate of Juniata College, a school teacher, and business secretary. She was the mother of five children and was concerned about the lack of reading resources available to young folks of the community. She enlisted the aid of her friends, including Martha Karns and Ma (Mrs. W.P.S.) Henry. Together, they obtained permission from the Everett Bank to use a room on the second floor of its building and organized the Everett Free Library Association. Anyone who contributed money or services was eligible to become a member of the association. The first association meeting was held on November 27, 1923 in the Methodist Church. 182 members are listed in the minutes of that meeting. Members included the Baker family, school teachers, ministers, merchants, bankers, farmers, and other interested citizens. Many of their descendants are still supporting the library. Mrs. Baker was elected the first president of the organization and held that position until 1934. Read More: History – Everett Free Library (everettlibrary.org)