Defiance, OHVisit the Library and Archives Defiance Public Library is honored to be the recipient of a $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. This generous investment recognizes the enduring importance of Carnegie libraries as civic landmarks and centers of learning — and it comes at a pivotal moment for our community. As…
Lorain, OHVisit the Library and Archives The Public Library in Lorain, Ohio, was built by Andrew Carnegie in 1903. It housed the city’s library until 1957, when a new building was built on 6th Street. Between 1957 and 2013, the building had many uses, including a civil defense building and then a home for the…
Cincinnati, OHVisit the Library and Archives During high school, I worked as a student assistant at the Avondale Library. While there, I discovered Audubon’s The Birds of North America. I wondered if it was part of the original collection bought when the library opened in 1913. Librarian Miss Thelma Morris allowed her student assistants to…
Bryan, OHVisit the Library and Archives The Carnegie Library has always been a source of pride for our community, a reminder of the importance of free access to knowledge and gathering spaces. Built in 1903, the building has stood for generations, shaping the lives of countless residents. One of the most meaningful experiences for me…
Ashtabula, OHVisit the Library and Archives We found this photo in our archives of a young man named Karl, who made a violin from directions he got from a book borrowed at the Ashtabula Public Library in 1957. This story was submitted by a Carnegie Library fan. Got a story? Share it here. Rebeca M…