1895
The Reading Room was the City's first Library. Residents were encouraged to visit the Reading Room instead of wasting their time drinking on Banyan Street.

1912
Free Reading Room as viewed from City Park, 1912. Once part of the Palm Beach Yacht Club, this building was brought to West Palm Beach via a barge and established as the town's first Library.

1922
Downtown West Palm Beach c. 1922.

1923
Artistic Spanish style Memorial Library alongside Woman's Club. Cost totals $30,000 and contains Reading, Reference Rooms and Museum.

1923
Memorial Library dedicated to the men and women who served in World War I.

1962
New City Library designed by architect Norman Robson, opens with much flourish and controversy over the modern exterior.

1999
The Library receives a new interior, designed by Peter Robinson. Reading areas now have an inviting home feel.