Ironwood Carnegie Library

Built in 1901 with the support of Andrew Carnegie, we are proud to be the oldest continually operating Carnegie Library in the state of Michigan and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located in the historic downtown, our library is a beautiful historic building that has served the residents of our community for over 100 years. What makes our library unique is that it combines a rich past with the technology of the future. The library is a vital community resource that connects residents to each other and the world.  Visit the old library and take a step back in time.


Ironwood Carnegie Library History Brochure

Click here to view the Ironwood Carnegie Library History Brochure.

 


Restoring the Past to Build the Future

The mission of the Ironwood Carnegie Library is to strive to provide equitable access to materials and services that support the educational, informational, cultural, and recreational needs of the entire community.

We connect people to information resources. We believe that reading is fundamental to learning. We embrace progress and innovative technology while offering activities and materials that cement creativity, imagination, compassion, and hope.

Build in 1901 with the support of Andrew Carnegie, we are proud to be the oldest continually operating Carnegie Library in the state of Michigan. Located in the town of Ironwood in Gogebic County, our library is a beautiful historic building that has served the fine residents of our community for over 100 years. Our library’s original collection consisted of 7,800 books. Today our collection includes over 28,000 items. The library houses a unique collection of books and newspapers documenting the area’s history and works closely with the local genealogical and historical societies to preserve our past by archiving information of historic value.

What makes our library unique is that it combines a rich past with the technology of the future. While steeped in history and the richness of traditional learning, we are an access point to the global community through technology.

The Ironwood Carnegie Library is a vital community resource that connects residents to each other and to the world in a way that is meaningful, creative, and enriching. The public library is a cornerstone of democracy-providing patrons from every walk of life with equal access to information.

The Ironwood Carnegie Library doesn’t just provide information access. We also provide programs and services to help people make use of information. Sorting through all the information available requires that we develop critical thinking skills-a foundation that starts with reading and is developed throughout our lives. The Ironwood Carnegie Library offers programs and services that develop and encourage a love for reading and learning among people of all ages.

Learn more about The Ironwood Memorial Building here.