Library History & Mission Statement
Since 1920, the Glenn A Jones MD Memorial Library has been an integral part of the Johnstown, Milliken, and surrounding communities. Our main branch in Johnstown and our satellite branch in Milliken offer a diverse array of educational, informational, and entertaining programs and services to our growing community.
Library History
Dr. Jones Comes to Town
In 1920, Glenn A. Jones, MD arrived in Johnstown and set up his practice. He was well loved by many in the community. Upon his passing, his wife, Dorothy, requested that the community help build a true library for the public.
Library Opens to the Public
On October 23, 1967, the Glenn A Jones, MD Memorial Library opened its first location on the corner of Jay Avenue and Idaho Street in Johnstown.
New Library Constructed
As the communities of Johnstown and Milliken continued to grow, the library decided to grow too! In 2005, a new building was constructed at 400 S. Parish, its current location.
Milliken Location Opens
In 2021, the town of Milliken and the Glenn A Jones MD Memorial Library partnered to create a second location for a library collection in Milliken. The space, previously a computer lab, now houses a small library collection and Mill Haus Coffee.
Current Day
At the moment, our library has a collection of over 30,000 items between our Johnstown and Milliken locations. Hundreds of programs are offered for all ages year round.
Mission Statement
The mission of Glenn A Jones, M.D. Memorial Library (the Library) is to provide up-to-date library resources and services that meet the informational, recreational and reference needs of all the public in our service area, and to serve the entire county through our relationship with the High Plains Library District.
The overall vision of the Library is to be a lifelong learning center for our communities by providing friendly, quality service to our patrons while maintaining an inviting, comfortable, functional and safe library facility.