 Prior to that, the only public library in Tallahassee was the David S. Walker Library, which served white patrons only.The Leon County Public Library was established in May 1955 and the first Leon County free public library opened its doors on March 21, 1956, in 5,000 square feet of The Columns, one of the oldest remaining antebellum homes in the Leon County area, and located at Park and Adams.Close to 5,000 volumes were on its shelves.