Welcome to the Ironwood Carnegie Library!

JANUARY 24, 2025

“Everyone has a story to tell. Everyone is a writer, some are written in the books, and some are confined to hearts.” 
                    Savi Sharma, Everyone Has A Story

 Dear Friends,

We blinked, and summer is here! And with it, a whirlwind of exciting developments at the library.

Our Community Center Space Project, funded through the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity*, is making incredible progress! We've seen the floor poured and walls go up, and we're thrilled to confirm that everything is on schedule. It's been incredibly exciting to watch the plans, designed by Meyer Group and expertly executed by Ruotsala Construction, come to life. We're confident that by this time next year, we'll be celebrating a truly wonderful new addition to our community.

We've also been deeply honored by the overwhelming support from our community. The Friends of the Library launched a Patronicity online Capital Campaign to raise $50,000 for the project. By reaching this goal by June 29th, we'll unlock a $50,000 cash match from the MEDC, bringing our total to an amazing $100,000! Your generosity has been incredible, and we'll be recognizing all our donors very soon.

It's officially Summer Reading season, and we've started with incredible energy! Over 100 young people have already joined our "Color Your World" program, and our event calendar is completely full. Our kids are having a blast with everything from story times and woodcarving to reptile programs and tie-dying!

There's nothing quite like a lazy summer day with a good book, a cool drink, and a shady spot. Come visit us to explore our newest bestsellers, or use your library card to enjoy virtual reads and fantastic movies through Kanopy.

We understand the ongoing building project, especially with the back ramp temporarily gone, can be a bit inconvenient. That's why we're happy to offer curbside pickup for books, copies, and more – just call us at 906.932.0203. We want to make sure accessing the library is as easy as possible for everyone. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

See you at the Library!

  Lynne Wiercinski, Director                                                                                                                          Ironwood Carnegie Library

 * This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLFRF0127 awarded to The State of Michigan by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.