About Us

In February of 1984 a time capsule was opened to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Library opening.  The time capsule was sealed in the building wall shortly after the Library dedication in 1959.” Inside the capsule were mementos of the Soutar family, histories of several city clubs, newspaper clippings of important happenings in the county that year, and reel to reel tapes of the day’s ceremonies.   Voices heard on the tapes included A.B. Fincher, master of ceremonies at the dedication, Carl G. Etling, R.J. French, Chamber of Commerce president Larry Fuller, Baptist minister, minister Quitman McCrory, Nazarene minister Jess Raines, and a vocal octet directed by Roy Butterbaugh. 

The 60th Anniversary of Soutar Memorial Library was celebrated September 18th, 2018 with Kim Mizer leading with the invocation.  Girl Scout Troop 5434 and 5401 presented the flag, Debbie Rice leading “God Bless America”, recognition of Guest of Honor by Avis Strasner, guest speaker Sandie Fincher Cook, and benediction by Kim Mizer.

Today, Soutar Memorial Library is still going strong.  The mission of Library is to provide access to informational, educational and recreational resources that serve the community needs by providing programs and services that bring people together, foster creativity, and encourage lifelong learning.