Founded in 1939, Oxford’s first library was established because the Oxford High School had closed in 1938 and the newly constructed elementary school had a very small library and limited hours. Easton, ten miles away, was also struggling to create a county library. The Oxford library’s first home was across Morris Street at the old bank, now Mystery Loves Company. But after only one year, the post office needed that space and the library moved into a WWII plane-spotting shed located a block away. 600 books were being circulated then, and there was also a bookmobile. By 1943, the library had 2335 books. However, by 1944, the County's population had a huge decline and many children had to work on farms and fields leaving little time for reading. In 1946 the library closed but only for 4 months when it moved to the Town building. Several more moves over a ten year period would finally put the library where you see it today. The town helped purchase this land. Donations and volunteers helped with construction costs but the most thrilling part of this story is the Oxford children who were the final contributors to this dream. In 1949 children of Oxford paid 25 cents for a cinder block to help build the building! Other improvements would happen along the way but thanks to the kids, we have a town library!!
Now, turn left , head west and carefully cross Morris St. to the park, and turn left to the Oxford Social Café. (Stop #24)