Carnegie Free Library - Connellsville, Pennsylvania
N 40° 00.966 W 079° 35.326
17T E 620436 N 4430497
This library, located in Northern Fayette County, not only serves Connellsville City, but other municipalities in the Connellsville Area School District.
Waymark Code: WM3XGV
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/31/2008
Views: 8
On April 22, 1899, Andrew Carnegie gave $50,000.00 to the Borough (City) of Connellsville for construction of this building.The building is located on the former Zachariah Connell Cemetery (The bodies were exumed and moved into a new cemetery nearby) The library construction process was started in 1901 and was opened in 1903. It was the location of many events during the 1906, 1956, and 2006 City Anniversaries. There are some changes made to the library A stack room was added in 1966 and modified in 1975. An Elevator was added in 2004. The reference room was restored in 2001.
Classification of Library: Public Library (Open to all)
Internet access available: Yes - Library Terminal: Register with Library Clerk to use
Hours of Operation:
Library Hours
Monday and Wednesday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday and Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Library Website: [Web Link]
Approximate date of opening.: Not listed
Additional Internet Connection Options: Not listed
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