Little Rock, ARVisit the Library and Archives The Little Rock Public Library (built in 1910), a Carnegie Library, was demolished in 1964. In a fascinating story of chance and commitment to historic preservation, its original columns were preserved, and in 2009, they were installed in front of the “new” main library located a few blocks…
Elk City, OKVisit the Library and Archives We plan to use the generous $10,000 Carnegie Libraries grant to enhance the exterior of our library, creating a more welcoming and inviting environment for the community. Specifically, we intend to install a durable bench and/or a decorative planter, complemented by updated landscaping. These improvements will provide comfortable…
Pendleton, INVisit the Library and Archives One of the goals on the library’s strategic plan is to improve technology in public spaces. One of the spaces that really needed an update was our primary meeting space for patrons. This area is used daily, and the AV setup was very outdated. The inputs in the wall…
Stoughton, WIVisit the Library and Archives We are incredibly grateful for this unexpected but welcome gift! Our library board has decided to deposit the money in an investment account to be used for a future expansion or remodel of our library building. Our Carnegie Library was dedicated in 1908. A substantial addition was added in…
Plymouth, WIVisit the Library and Archives Thanks to a generous donation from Carnegie Corporation of New York and a matching grant from our Plymouth Public Library Foundation, we were able to purchase discovery tables for the children’s area and a gaming table for our adult and teen area. Since the discovery tables were installed in…
Grand Island, NEVisit the Library and Archives The Carnegie Library 250 gift will be used for purchasing a bookmobile, equipment, and/or expenses that will be related to this outreach. We have been doing some research back to when we got the Carnegie Library back in 1905 and reading about how important libraries have always been…
Long Branch, NJVisit the Library and Archives Credit: Tara Sullivan We are very grateful to have received the Carnegie Libraries 250 Grant, which is helping us present year-round programming in celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary. In preparation for this initiative, the library formed a dedicated committee to plan meaningful, engaging programs for our community. With…
Swissvale, PAVisit the Library and Archives This library, opened in 1918, has never been accessible. Community input around what people wanted from the library led to the hiring of a design team who developed plans for renovation that would accomplish the goal of full accessibility while also repairing, safeguarding, and modernizing the building. The first…
Munhall, PAVisit the Library and Archives In 2026, the Carnegie Library of Homestead is building on areas of demonstrated need and success. The Carnegie 250 gift has enabled the Carnegie Library of Homestead to increase preservation efforts in its archive, which holds records, photos, and ephemera that tell stories of the Mon Valley, including historic…
Salina, KSVisit the Library and Archives Salina Public Library is utilizing the $10,000 Carnegie Library gift to enhance the youth services area, creating a more welcoming, engaging, and developmentally supportive space for children and families. The improvements will help foster early literacy, inspire curiosity, and support lifelong learning while ensuring the library remains responsive to…