Kendall Young Public Library, Historic library in Webster City, Iowa

Kendall Young Public Library is a public library in Webster City, Iowa, established in 1896 with an endowment from Kendall Young. Its Beaux-Arts building, designed by Chicago firm Patton & Miller, has a rusticated masonry facade, Ionic portico columns, and a stained glass dome in the delivery room. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

The library was established in 1896 from an endowment left by Kendall Young. Its building was designed by the Chicago firm Patton & Miller in the Beaux-Arts style, with a rusticated masonry facade and Ionic portico columns. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

The library is named after its benefactor and reflects his vision of supporting the community through education. It functions as a gathering place where residents of all ages participate in book clubs, children's story hours, and local programs that reinforce learning and connection.

The library is located at 1201 Willson Avenue with parking available nearby and accessible facilities for people with mobility needs. Visitors can borrow books, magazines, and DVDs, use public computers, and access online resources for research and learning.

The library houses rare artworks including a Venus of Milo sculpture brought from Italy in 1912, along with manuscripts from renowned writers like MacKinley Kantor and Clark Mollenhoff. The Jane Young Room displays these treasures and allows visitors to request access to materials not commonly found elsewhere.