[3] They also maintain the WYLD network of member libraries within the state which allows resource sharing.

[1] The library was initially mainly a government documents depository and was located in the Opera House building at what is now 17th and Capitol.

[1] Minnie Salughter was the first person to hold the title of State Librarian in 1890.

[1] The library became open to the public to any state resident in 1897.

[1] In 1990 the State Library became a division of Department of Administration & Information.