This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 23 2025 Sat What is an Almshouse? 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 23 2025 Sat What is an Almshouse? 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Library Branch: Central Branch Denton Room: Combined Large and Small Meeting Rooms Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie Event Details: For over a century, the local "poorhouse" served as the only safety net for the impoverished, elderly, mentally ill, orphans, unwed mothers, and disabled veterans.