The new Gibson Library will have plenty of parking for our patrons away from the general parking for the shopping center next door. An anonymous staff member thought that this was the greatest benefit of all. Currently, since the library is located in downtown Henderson, our parking lot is frequently filled with people doing business at the Courts or at City Hall. There are two garages available for public parking; however, the library’s parking lot seems to be more convenient. In the new library, this won’t be an issue.
There will also be a drive-through window for those patrons not wanting to park. Patrons will be able to pick up their holds, pay fines, and check out items already on request. A great convenience in the desert!
Coming Soon: The James I. Gibson Library is moving to a brand new building! Read on to learn about the library's history, building timeline, and all the services to be offered.
a little background..
The James I. Gibson Library has been located at the corner of Water Street and Basic Road in downtown Henderson since 1989. With a humble beginning in a small building nearly dwarfed by its swamp cooler in 1944, the Henderson Library District precedes the city by almost ten years. The Gibson library replaced the original Henderson Library (1953-1989) that was housed on the corner of Water Street and Pacific Avenue. The library is named for State Senator James Isaac Gibson, 1925-1988, who served in the state legislature for twenty-nine years from 1959 to 1988. He was instrumental in acquiring funds for the library's construction.
