Carnegie Public Library
🏢 Town of Carnegie · Carnegie, Oklahoma
Carnegie Public Library
Carnegie Public Library is the public library of Carnegie, Oklahoma — a small Caddo County town named after industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, who funded thousands of library buildings across the United States in the early twentieth century. Open on East Main Street since its founding, the library serves a community of about 1,700 residents and holds nearly 11,000 volumes.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 11am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 11am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 8am–4pm |
| Thursday | 8am–4pm |
| Friday | 8am–4pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 12 East Main Street, Carnegie, OK 73015
Phone: (580) 654-1980
Website: townofcarnegie.com
Plus Code: 86734C52+76 (Carnegie, OK)
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📖 About Carnegie Public Library
Carnegie Public Library is the sole public library serving the Town of Carnegie in Caddo County, southwestern Oklahoma. The library takes its name from the same man who endowed more than 2,500 library buildings worldwide — Andrew Carnegie — and Carnegie, Oklahoma is one of many American towns that bear his name as a legacy of his philanthropic campaign to spread public library access. The library operates under the Apollo integrated library system (installed 2022), giving patrons online access to its catalog of approximately 10,829 volumes at carnegie.biblionix.com. It circulates roughly 3,949 items per year to a service population of about 1,714 residents. Director Barbara Ann Cotton oversees operations. The library is a member of the Oklahoma public library network, giving cardholders free access to the Oklahoma Virtual Library's statewide digital collection through OverDrive/Libby. Carnegie sits in the heart of Caddo County, roughly 20 miles southwest of Anadarko — the county seat — and about 55 miles southwest of Oklahoma City.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Named for Andrew Carnegie, the same industrialist whose philanthropy funded library buildings nationwide in the early 1900s
- Collection of approximately 10,829 volumes serving a community of about 1,700 residents
- Apollo catalog system (2022) — search and renew at carnegie.biblionix.com
- Free Oklahoma Virtual Library access via Libby for all Caddo County cardholders
- Unique split schedule: afternoon hours Mon-Tue (11am-6pm), morning hours Wed-Fri (8am-4pm)
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Carnegie cardholders can download, stream and learn free through Oklahoma's statewide digital programs:
📚 Services
- Public book lending — approximately 10,829-volume collection
- Online catalog access at carnegie.biblionix.com (Apollo system)
- Oklahoma Virtual Library (Libby/OverDrive) digital access
- Internet and computer access for patrons
- Programming for children and adults
- Interlibrary loan through the Oklahoma public library network
🎸 Programs
- Children's programming and storytime
- Adult programming and community events
- Summer reading program
- Community calendar events through the Apollo catalog system
📍 Nearby Libraries in Southwest Oklahoma
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the town of Carnegie, Oklahoma named Carnegie?
Carnegie, Oklahoma — like several other American towns — was named after industrialist Andrew Carnegie, the Scottish-American steel magnate who donated more than $56 million to build 2,509 public library buildings across the English-speaking world between 1883 and 1929. The town's public library carries on that legacy of free public knowledge access.
What are the Carnegie Public Library's hours, and why do they differ by day?
The library has a split weekly schedule: Monday and Tuesday are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Wednesday through Friday are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. The split schedule gives the community both afternoon/evening access early in the week and early-morning access mid-week.
How large is the Carnegie Public Library's collection?
The library holds approximately 10,829 volumes and circulates around 3,949 items per year to a service population of about 1,714 residents. The collection is searchable online at carnegie.biblionix.com through the Apollo catalog system.
Can I access digital books from the Carnegie Public Library?
Yes. Carnegie cardholders have free access to the Oklahoma Virtual Library through Libby (OverDrive), giving you thousands of eBooks, audiobooks and streaming movies with no late fees, available 24/7 on your phone, tablet or computer.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.