Ironwood Carnegie Library

10/23/2026

10/22/2026

The Ironwood Carnegie Library Craft Swap is returning on Saturday, December 5!

New or gently used craft supply donations will begin being accepted tomorrow, October 23, during library hours. Donations will be accepted through Monday, November 30.

Suggested craft supplies to donate include: fabrics, sewing and embroidery thread, paper crafting/scrapbooking supplies, rubber stamps, craft kits (both for adults and children), jewelry making supplies, yarn and more!

10/21/2026

In Ironwood, on the far western edge of the U.P., there is a sturdy little brownstone building that has been lending books to Gogebic County for more than a hundred and twenty years. 📚

The Ironwood Carnegie Library opened in 1901, built with a seventeen thousand dollar gift from Andrew Carnegie and dedicated early the next year. Local men laid up its walls of dark brownstone and brick, and it is said to be the oldest Carnegie library in Michigan still doing the job it was built for. 🏛️

Think about what that meant in a rough iron mining town at the turn of the century. A miner's kids, immigrants from a dozen countries, could walk in off the street and borrow the same books as anyone else, for free. More than a century later the doors are still open and the shelves are still full. ❤️

10/21/2026

We are looking for a library assistant!

The Ironwood Carnegie Library is looking for a part time library assistant! Visit here for a full job description: Library Assistant Position-ICL The library is a equal opportunity employer.

10/20/2026

A coat was left at the Ironwood Memorial Building on Saturday during the Friends of the Ironwood Carnegie Library book sale.

It is being held at the Ironwood Carnegie Library.

10/20/2026

It’s Friends of the Library Week, and we want to shout out the amazing volunteers who keep our library thriving!

You might see them at our semi-annual book sales, but their impact goes so much deeper. They make our Summer Reading Program possible, help host the Jack Frost Open House, and serve as incredible ambassadors for our library all across town.

How to join the Friends of the Library:
1️⃣ Membership is only $10/year for an individual.
2️⃣ You'll get early-bird shopping access at our book sales!
3️⃣ You get to help support great programs for our community.

Ready to join? Contact [email protected] for details!