Therese, the Head of Adult Services, is looking forward to having a library that is easier for more patrons to access. The library will also be in a more prominent location. Therese has been with Henderson Libraries for almost 15 years.
Courtney, a Circulation Specialist, is just looking forward to a new building with new features. "Just new" is what she says. Courtney has been with the Henderson Libraries for five years.
Greg, the Head of Circulation Services, is happy that the new building will not have leaks in the roof. Greg has been with us for a little over a year.
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.
