The Latt Maxcy Memorial Library was built by the Maxcy Foundation and donated to the City of Frostproof in April of 1978. Visitors to the library are immediately impressed by the commanding location at 15 North Magnolia Avenue and the open spacious effect created by the modem structure and uncluttered grounds. Space was provided for parking 34 cars, and an exterior book drop was installed for convenience. Joe Holmes was the superintendent of construction on the project. Simplicity and attention to detail were apparent in every detail of the current library, designed with.
Tiled restrooms have facilities for the handicapped.
On the walls are prominent displays of Mr. Latt Maxcy's African hunting trophies. The Latt Maxcy Memorial Library currently offers its patrons access to 28,000 volumes of reading and research materials. The library also has one public access Internet terminal that is available to its patrons during regular business hours. The library became a member of the Polk County library Cooperative in October of 1997.