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"There is divine beauty in learning, just as there is human beauty in tolerance. To learn means to accept the postulate that life did not begin at my birth. Others have been here before me, and I walk in their footsteps. The books I have read were composed by generations of fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, teachers and disciples. I am the sum total of their experiences, their quests. And so are you."

—Elie(zer) Wiesel (b. 1928) Romanian-born writer, lecturer, survivor Nazi camps, Nobel

 

Who We Are

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After the death of Mr. A.C. Daugherty, a well liked school administrator,  in 1970 a community library was begun and named in his honor.  Mr. Daugherty’s wife who had been the high school librarian for 20 years, donated much in memorial funds and personal time to get the library started.  We started in a 2 car garage attached to the Township Community Building.  In 1972 a referendum was passed to create a tax supported library.  After the death of Mrs. Daugherty in 1987 the bulk of the Daugherty estate was given to the Daugherty Library.  Many generous donations have been given to the library since and with these gifts the library is able to supplement the budget. 

The library district serves the communities of Dupo, East Carondelet and Sugarloaf Township.  With an approximate population of 7,100.

Our friendly and professional staff are eager to serve you. Welcome to our online Public Library!

Our Mission

The guiding principles for your library

The mission of the Daugherty Public Library District is to provide access to all types of information and resources which are of relevance and interest to residents of the library district. We have adopted the goals set forth in "Serving Our Public: Standards for Illinois Public Libraries" as a means to fulfill this mission.

Member Lewis & Clark Library System

Founded in 1966, the Lewis & Clark Library System is one of nine regional multitype Library Systems in Illinois, funded by grants from the Secretary of State’s office through funds appropriated by the Illinois General Assembly. We serve communities in Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Green, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, Montgomery, Sangamon, and St. Clair counties.


Location & Hours

Daugherty Public Library District

LOCATION
220 South Fifth Street
Dupo, Illinois   62239
618-286-4444

HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 9am-8pm
Friday & Saturday: 9am-4pm
Sunday: Closed

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