Lucan Library was first organized in December 1877 as an Entertainment Association, but was almost immediately changed to a Mechanic’s Institute.           In 1898 The Mechanic’s Institute became a Library Association, which was still owned and operated by the members.  Over the first 20 years there were frequent changes in librarians and library locations.  The library closed in 1904 and the books were stored.  In the years following its re-opening in 1912 there were other moves within the village.  By 1957 the library was in the Masonic Hall at 183 Main Street.  In 1982 an extra room in the Hall was rented to add much needed space.  

Over the following years several alternatives to provide larger quarters were investigated.  Finally, on January 15, 2000 a new library was opened adjacent to the Lucan Community Centre.  The Lucan Library boasts a unique collection of Irish resources.  In October 1993 an “Irish book collection” was presented to Lucan library from the Republic of Ireland, as promised by the former Ambassador of Ireland during his visit to Lucan in 1991. 

For more information on Lucan library, consult A History of the Library in Lucan (1997) by Charles Corbett, copies of which are located in Lucan Library and in the Local History collection at Strathroy Library.