The Sheffield Township Library has been serving the community for almost 100 years! The library was started in August of 1922. Sheffield Centennial: Programme and Historical Outline, 1836-1936, 1936, pp. 23–23 reports: "The Sheffield Township Library was organized June 29, 1922, and opened September 16, 1922. Mrs. Elizabeth Johnston has served continuously as librarian since 1922. The library has been located from its inception in the I. O. O. F. Building."
The following article was written by Gary Whippo for the "Valley Voice" in 1986. Notice the addition to the top of the page regarding Janet Gustafson who, at the time, had been the librarian for 10 years. Janet continued to serve in this position until the end of 2018, a tenure of over 30 years!
The following article was written by Gary Whippo for the "Valley Voice" in 1986. Notice the addition to the top of the page regarding Janet Gustafson who, at the time, had been the librarian for 10 years. Janet continued to serve in this position until the end of 2018, a tenure of over 30 years!