[LIB4405] - As Yuma County had no public libraries, in 1958 a formal contract was signed between the City of Yuma and Yuma County for county library services within Yuma County.Carnegie Library’s name was changed to Yuma City-County Library (YCCL).Bookmobile service was started with three-month loan of a bookmobile from the Library Extension Service, Arizona State Library.In 1965 a $165,000 City of Yuma Bond passed to enlarge and remodel the YCCL to a total of 22,605 square feet, This was matched by federal funds.On March 21, 1966 the YCCL Groundbreaking ceremonies were held, and YCCL construction was completed in October of 1966, at a cost of $335,000. The architect was James S. Liberty, and the contractor was Dennis Construction.The remodeled Library had seating for 100, and 16 full time employees. [ From the website
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