The library commenced operation in 1925 and in 1926 it was merged with the older Public Library, which operated in Argostoli since 1887. The 1953 Ionian earthquake totally destroyed the library building, however the books were salvaged. The Korgialenios Foundation spent a considerable amount of the remaining funds of the will to rebuild the library in its current building.http://www.tovima.gr/opinions/useropinions/article/?aid=432115 Article in the national newspaper "To Vima"
