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Library Policies
The Elisha D. Smith Public Library Board of Trustees establishes library policies. The board meets once a month at a publicly announced time and venue. Regular, Special, and Committee meetings are open to the public according to Wisconsin State Law, except for matters of business legally excepted under the law.
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History of the Library
1884: The Library Association of Menasha, with Elisha D. Smith (founder of Menasha Woodenware, now Menasha Corp.) as President, formed with 60 member subscribers. The group used a room in the high school and the fee to join was $1.00. 1895: Lucy Lee Pleasants leads a meeting in the National Hotel to determine interest in