177.151. The board may erect, construct and maintain, anduse for all purposes connected with or incident to the work ofthe public schools or library or art gallery or museum, and letout to others for compensation, an auditorium or public hallsuitable for public gatherings. The auditorium may be erected orconstructed either in connection with the building devoted to thepublic library, art gallery or museum, or separate therefrom.The proceeds of rents over expenses shall be used for thepurchase of books for the public library.
(L. 1963 p. 200 § 12-15)(Source: RSMo 1959 § 165.540)