History of the Library

• In 1984, a generous donation was made by Dr. Thomas Lalor to be used as seed money for the town library. The town purchased the Kellett Funeral Home property at 169 Main Street.
• In March of 1985, Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School students began renovations of the property with contracting assistance by S. Tulumello and Robert Rice, Design
• Consultant, who donated their services. Townspeople and other Massachusetts libraries generously donated books and furnishings.
• Other than the $2,500 budgeted by the Town, all renovations and maintenance expenses were covered by fundraising monies and grants.
• BVT students completed work on May 30, 1986 and the formal opening of the Millville Free Public Library was held on June 8, 1986.
• In 1996 an entryway was added to the building as well as a new circulation desk. The first computers were also installed. All done with donations and state aid money.
• In 1997 air conditioning was installed and internet access was begun.
• In 2000, the Town allocated $25,000 to renovate the adult reading room and created a new young adult section with new shelving, paint, carpeting, and furniture. 
• In 2021, the Town allocated $16550 for capital improvements to include a new storage shed, bathroom improvements and facility repairs.