Charlotte, MIVisit the Library and Archives Charlotte Community Library received its first building (then called Charlotte Public Library) from Andrew Carnegie in 1894. The library existed in that building very happily for many years, and patrons still come in and tell us of all the happy memories they have of that original building! We were…
Glen Ellyn, ILVisit the Library and Archives Community members of all ages participated in activities and enjoyed light refreshments in celebration the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence at the library on May 30, 2026. Attractions included a flight simulator challenge, hand-cut silhouette portraits, signing a replica Declaration of Independence, and…
Kingman, INVisit the Library and Archives Kingman-Millcreek Public Library has been focused on the legacy of Andrew Carnegie to small communities by investing in preserving our history. An open house held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, was a new event experience for the library, as we displayed everything related to our history as a library…
De Land, ILVisit the Library and Archives Goose Creek District Library serves a district of less than 800 with less than $110,000 per year. Some of the Carnegie Libraries 250 gift was used to supplement our programming and collection development funds, but the largest portion was dedicated to our new community garden! With the funds,…
Bayonne, NJVisit the Library and Archives Credit: Anna Schiavone, Philip G. Vroom Community School We used our funds to provide every kindergarten, second-, and third-grade student their own copy (to keep in their home library!) of the easy reader American Revolution book George Washington and the General’s Dog by Frank Murphy. (The Bayonne Education Foundation…
Puyallup, WAVisit the Library and Archives We used the money to upgrade our computer station tables. We had a designer help us make two pods of six computers in a hexagon shape back in March. Then, this May, we had an additional six tables installed for four computers, a station between the printers for paperwork,…
Catskill, NYVisit the Library and Archives We plan to put these funds toward our major capital improvement project, which is now moving forward. This once-in-a-generation project will restore and transform our 125-year-old Carnegie Library into a modern, refreshed, and accessible community space, while preserving the historic character that makes the building so special. With a…
Madison, MEVisit the Library and Archives We were already in the process of having our front door restored when we received notification of the $10,000 gift. The bull’s-eye glass was 75 percent broken, and the door was showing all 120 years of use. The total cost was $10,520. Money doesn’t often fall from the sky,…
Orleans, INVisit the Library and Archives We built a brand-new children’s program area to use for our summer reading program events, weekly story time sessions, and other events throughout the year. The new program area is called the Carnegie America 250 Program Area. We held our ribbon-cutting celebration for our new Carnegie America 250 Program…
Pana, ILVisit the Library and Archives Carnegie Schuyler Public Library applied the funds from the Carnegie Libraries 250 gift for the expansion of the library collection, purchase of two book trucks to help the staff shelve the collection, and new battery surge protectors for all computers. The new resources will ensure patrons have access to…