Throughout the entire funding process, Central Missouri State University was fortunate to have a staunch supporter who appeared to want this facility constructed as much as we did. The library dedication was also a musical event. After the dedication, musical groups from the university performed on all three floors as guests toured the facility. Special guests for the dedication included Kirkpatrick's wife, Doris Houx Kirkpatrick and her family, as well as a number of state dignitaries including Lt. Gov. Roger Wilson, Secretary of State Bekki Cook, Deputy Secretary Rebecca Ridenhour-Schuster, State Librarian Sarah Parker, Commissioner of Higher Education Kala Stroup, State Representative Deleta Williams, and a representative of U.S. Representative Ike Skelton's office. 6 p.m. March 25-26 and March 29 to April 2.
Tours begin on the first floor south of the rotunda.