Carnegie Libraries

Carnegie Libraries are public libraries funded by Andrew Carnegie, a philanthropist who donated money in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to promote education and literacy. These libraries were built with specific grants that required communities to support ongoing costs, ensuring sustainability. They played a key role in expanding access to books, knowledge, and learning opportunities for all social classes, fostering community development and personal growth. Today, many historic Carnegie Libraries remain as important cultural and educational institutions, symbolizing the value of philanthropy and public access to knowledge.