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| A public library was founded in Randall in the early 1930's when a dedicated member of the Randall Progressive Study Club determined the need for reading resources for the citizens of the community. Mrs. Carolyn Hart inspired the other members of the club to lend their support, and each donated books from their home libraries. They helped catalog the collection, and, in addition, obtained trunks of books from Topeka to supplement local reading materials. Cases with sliding doors were built along the walls of the City Hall for the books and a librarian was hired. In the 1960's another case was built to hold books from the rotating collection from the Central Kansas Library System. The city remodeled their building in cooperation with the library in the early 1980's and lowered the ceiling for more efficient heating. A sign was installed in 1986, designating the building as a City Hall and Library. A regular Summer Reading Program has been held for several years. Special celebrations are held at Easter and Christmas. The library hosts numerous events including CPR classes, committee meetings, music and craft programs. The Randall Public Library strives to meet the needs of local citizens through the purchase of books, magazines, and the searching for resource materials through Interlibrary Loan. Board members take an active interest in the growth of the library. Nearly all board members have attended workshops sponsored by the Central Kansas Library System. The Randall Public Library looks to the future, and hopes to continue to grow and serve all ages. |
1987 picture of Randall Public Library 
2006 picture of Randall Public Library |