Black and white photo of a library interior with reading tables and high domed ceiling.

Lexington, VA

VA

Lexington, VAVisit the Library and Archives A Carnegie gift made possible construction of Washington and Lee University’s library in 1905. The library moved to a new building on campus almost 10 years before I became a W&L student. Today, the original Carnegie Library is set to undergo a major renovation to serve our business school.…

A mermaid statue outside of a brick library.

Norfolk, VA

VA

Norfolk, VAVisit the Library and Archives This was the very first Carnegie Library I visited on a 35,000-mile drive through 48 states to visit over 400 Carnegie Libraries in 2024. So I hold it dear in my memory! This story was submitted by a Carnegie Library fan. Got a story? Share it here. Mark Carl…