Carnegie Centennial
A Century of Knowledge
The
original Carnegie Library building on Pine Street was dedicated on
February 12, 1910. To celebrate the centennial of the edifice, the
Carnegie will be festooned with patriotic colors and a photo of Abraham
Lincoln (after all it is his birthday) to replicate the building's look
on its dedication day in 1910.
The City of Lodi received a $9,000 grant from the Carnegie Foundation to construct the city's first public library. Lodi's Carnegie is one of nearly 150 Carnegie libraries throughout California. While over half of the Carnegies are still standing, only a handful are still libraries today.
Centennial
Library Cards Available:
Throughout the month of February in celebration of the Carnegie, library users can replace their current library card with a Centennial card featuring a picture of the Pine Street building at its dedication.
Centennial cards feature an additional key card, but supplies are limited. The cards are free, but the Lodi Public Library Foundation is encouraging donations towards the next phase of the Locust St. renovation - "the Rest of the Story".