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Derby’s Carnegie Library

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Derby’s Carnegie Library

Derby Neck Library Derby There were 11 total Carnegie Libraries built in Connecticut. Today, only six remain as libraries. Back in the day, wealthy business magnates sometimes did cool philanthropic things like give money for libraries all over the world. Andrew Carnegie was one such rich guy, helping to build … [Read more...]

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Carnegie Libraries Still Libraries

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Carnegie Libraries Still Libraries

Read All About It! Connecticut's Six* Carnegie Libraries Still Operating as Libraries *A seventh, in Unionville (Farmington) deserves special mention as it is now a museum. There were 11 total Carnegie Libraries built in Connecticut. Today, only six remain as libraries. Back in the day, wealthy business … [Read more...]

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Enfield’s Carnegie Library

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Enfield’s Carnegie Library

Pearl Street Branch Library Enfield There were 11 total Carnegie Libraries built in Connecticut. Today, only six remain as libraries. Back in the day, wealthy business magnates sometimes did cool philanthropic things like give money for libraries all over the world. Andrew Carnegie was one such rich guy, helping … [Read more...]

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