🌟 Celebrate Your Wins & More This August

💗 We're Over Halfway!

Our milestone matching campaign continues in August

In celebration of 125 years of the Carnegie Carnegie and 250 years of our nation, a generous donor has pledged to match every donation to the Carnegie Carnegie dollar-for-dollar up to $125,000.

As of today, we're over halfway to our goal 🎉 You can help us reach our goal AND double your impact when you donate right now!

Stay tuned for more updates as the campaign continues through the end of summer.

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👕 ONE WEEK Left to Submit Your Design

Our t-shirt design contest closes August 6

To celebrate our 125th anniversary, we’re inviting our community to help design a commemorative Carnegie Carnegie t-shirt! The winning design(s) will capture what our Library means to our patrons and community. Learn More

🌷 Join Us for Our Event of the Year

Our annual benefit returns! Join us for a special 125th anniversary celebration as we transform the Library & Music Hall into The Secret Garden on September 25.

Inspired by the beloved 1911 children's novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, this year's event features a truly one-of-a-kind performance by Cello Fury and special guests in the Music Hall and an after party throughout our historic building.

Learn More & Get Tickets

LIBRARY

Celebrate Your Wins at the Gold Star Party

August 17, 11AM-1PM

Everyone needs to have their accomplishments recognized and celebrated! That's why we're partnering with the Unplugged Society, Woolly Bear Books & Gifts, and More Than Words to present THE GOLD STAR PARTY!

More Info & Registration

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