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The Austin Public Library is a public library in Austin, Minnesota. It is a member of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating, the SE Minnesota library region.[1]

History

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The original Carnegie Library in Austin

The library began in 1884 out of the basement of the Mower County courthouse.[2] By the turn of the century there became an increased need in more library space so the city of Austin reached out to Andrew Carnegie to petition for funds for a new building. An initial request for $25,000 was turned down and replaced with an offer of $12,000. Citing a growth in population the city requested more, and on October 3, 1901, Carnegie agreed to donate $15,000 with the stipulation the city agree to pay a $1,500 annual upkeep and maintenance fee on the building.[3] Upon its completion the Austin Ladies' Floral Club donated 3,425 of the volumes in its own library to the new Carnegie library.[4]

The Carnegie building was the main public library of Austin until its replacement in 1996.

References

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External links

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  1. Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO)
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