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Carnegie Library The Lyndon Carnegie Library is believed to be one of the smallest Carnegie Libraries in the United States. Erected in 1910 from a grant of $7,500 from philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie, with the provision that the township agreed to maintain it at a cost of not less than $750 per annum.


The first librarian remained at the library from 1919 to 1973, and in 1983, the Lyndon Carnegie Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.


Hours: Mon. 9-12:30 2-8; Tues-Wed-Thurs 9-12:30 2-6; Fri. 9-12:30; Sat. 9-Noon
Address: 127 E. 6th, (6th and Ash)
Phone: 785-828-4520
Fax: 785-828-4565
Our Email: lyndonlibrary@nekls.org

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Carnegie Library

The Lyndon Carnegie Library is believed to be one of the smallest Carnegie Libraries in the United States. Erected in 1910 from a grant of $7,500 from philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie, with the provision that the township agreed to maintain it at a cost of not less than $750 per annum.

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