[3] It was designed by architect Alexander C. Currier to resemble an English country church.

When first established, the collection was inaccessible to the general public; only subscribers and members of their families were entitled to use the books.

[5] Alexander C. Currier donated his services, designing and supervising the construction of the original building.

[10] In 1893, Thomas Hubbard, a Civil War Colonel, lawyer, railroad executive, financier, businessman and philanthropist, donated the funds for the construction of a free library.

In March 1894, the new structure was complete and was renamed Hubbard Free Library.