List of Carnegie libraries in California

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The following list of Carnegie libraries in California provides detailed information on United States Carnegie libraries in California, where 142 public libraries were built from 121 grants (totaling $2,779,487) awarded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York from 1899 to 1917. In addition, academic libraries were built at two institutions (totaling $60,000).

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Key

  Building still operating as a library
  Building standing, but now serving another purpose
  Building no longer standing
  Building listed on the National Register of Historic Places
  Building contributes to a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places

Public libraries

LibraryCity or
town
ImageDate
granted [1]
Grant
amount [1]
LocationNotes [2]
1 Alameda Alameda Alameda Free Library (Alameda, CA).JPG Oct 3, 1899$35,0002264 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94105
37°45′57″N122°14′37″W / 37.76583°N 122.24361°W / 37.76583; -122.24361 (Alameda Free Library)
Opened in 1903, this Wilcox and Curtis Neoclassical building served as a public library until 1998. It has been vacant since.
2Alturas Alturas Alturas Carnegie Library.jpg Nov 20, 1908$10,000201 S. Court St, Alturas, CA 96101
41°29′3″N120°32′27″W / 41.48417°N 120.54083°W / 41.48417; -120.54083 (Alturas Carnegie Library)
This building, designed by F. J. DeLongchamps, opened in 1918 and served as a library until 1947. It now houses law offices.
3 Anaheim Anaheim Anaheim Public Library (Carnegie Library).JPG Feb 6, 1907$10,000241 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805
33°50′3″N117°54′49″W / 33.83417°N 117.91361°W / 33.83417; -117.91361 (Anaheim Carnegie Library)
A John C. Austin work, this building opened in 1909. It was a library until 1963, and it has been home to the Anaheim Museum since 1987.
4Antioch Antioch Jun 1, 1915$2,500519 F St, Antioch, CA 94505
38°0′52″N121°48′45″W / 38.01444°N 121.81250°W / 38.01444; -121.81250 (Antioch Carnegie Library)
This Francis Reid Neoclassical design was Antioch's library from its opening in 1916 until 1967. It is now a church.
5 Auburn Auburn Auburn Public Library 2012-09-16 17-07-11.jpg Mar 9, 1907$10,000175 Almond St, Auburn, CA 95603
38°53′59″N121°4′19″W / 38.89972°N 121.07194°W / 38.89972; -121.07194 (Auburn Carnegie Library)
From May 26, 1909, to 1968, this Allen D. Fellows Classical Revival building was the Auburn library. It is now an arts center.
6Azusa Azusa Dec 24, 1908$10,000213 E Foothill Blvd, Azusa, CA 91702
34°8′6″N117°54′20″W / 34.13500°N 117.90556°W / 34.13500; -117.90556 (Azusa Carnegie Library)
This Norman F. Marsh design was the library in Azusa from 1910 to 1959. The building was razed in 1959 and a new City Hall erected on its site.
7Bayliss District Bayliss Bayliss Carnegie Library (April 2023)-3563.jpg Jan 5, 1916$4,0007830 County Rd 39, Glenn, CA 95943
39°34′58″N122°2′48″W / 39.58278°N 122.04667°W / 39.58278; -122.04667 (Bayliss District Library)
Bayliss sought a grant in conjunction with rural parts of Glenn County, hence its unusual name. Opened in 1917, this W. H. Weeks design continues to operate as one of the most rural Carnegie libraries in the country.
8Beaumont Beaumont Bldflag.jpg Apr 28, 1913$10,000125 E 8th St, Beamont, CA 92223
33°55′56″N116°58′52″W / 33.93222°N 116.98111°W / 33.93222; -116.98111 (Beaumont District Library)
Opened in 1914, this Neoclassical design by E. L. Hopkins has always served the Beaumont area as a library. An addition was added to the library in 1966 and a community room was finally added in 1981.
9Berkeley Berkeley Feb 12, 1903$40,000Shattuck Ave. and Kittridge St.
37°52′5″N122°16′7″W / 37.86806°N 122.26861°W / 37.86806; -122.26861 (Berkeley Carnegie Library)
A 1905 John Galen Howard design, this library served the Berkeley area for only 24 years before it was razed in 1929—the first Carnegie library to be demolished in California.
10Biggs Biggs Building on 6th and B Street in Biggs-L1003954.jpg Apr 23, 1906$5,000464 B St, Biggs, CA 95917
39°24′48″N121°42′37″W / 39.41333°N 121.71028°W / 39.41333; -121.71028 (Biggs Library)
11 Calexico Calexico Carnegie Library, Calexico, California.jpg Mar 16, 1915$10,000420 Heber Ave, Calexico, CA 92231
32°40′10″N115°29′33″W / 32.66944°N 115.49250°W / 32.66944; -115.49250 (Calexico Library)
Now in the Calexico Public Library system, after several years of idleness being completely restored and reopened as a computer lab.
12Chico Chico Chico Museum, California - panoramio.jpg Jan 7, 1904$10,000141 Salem St, Chico, CA 95928
39°43′45″N121°50′32″W / 39.72917°N 121.84222°W / 39.72917; -121.84222 (Chico Library)
Now housing the Chico Museum.
13Chula Vista Chula Vista Mar 31, 1916$10,000Vacated in 1955. Destroyed in 1960.
14Clovis Clovis Mar 11, 1914$7,000325 Pollasky Ave, Clovis, CA 93612
36°49′33″N119°42′6″W / 36.82583°N 119.70167°W / 36.82583; -119.70167 (Clovis Library)
Now home to the Clovis Chamber of Commerce.
15Coalinga Coalinga Jan 27, 1912$20,000Demolished in 1955. Designed by architects Swartz, Hotchkin and Swartz, in a Mediterranean Revival style, as one of the three high school district California Carnegies. The new Coalinga Library is on the site.
16 Colton Colton Colton Area Museum.jpg Apr 10, 1906$10,000380 N La Cadena Dr, Colton, CA 92324
34°4′7″N117°19′25″W / 34.06861°N 117.32361°W / 34.06861; -117.32361 (Colton Library)
Now the Colton Museum. Designed by architect Franklin P. Burnham, a temple style Classical Revival building, with pediment and columns, two fireplaces and skylight above a central rotunda. It served as both library and community center. In 1982 it was carefully restored to house the museum.
17 Colusa Colusa Colusa, California police department from SE 2.JPG Jan 19, 1905$10,000260 6th St, Colusa, CA 95932
39°12′49″N122°0′35″W / 39.21361°N 122.00972°W / 39.21361; -122.00972 (Colusa Library)
Now houses the Colusa Police Department
18Concord Concord Jun 1, 1915$2,500Demolished in 1959.
19Corning Corning Aug 11, 1913$10,000618 4th St, Corning, CA 96021
39°55′44″N122°10′52″W / 39.92889°N 122.18111°W / 39.92889; -122.18111 (Corning Library)
20 Corona Corona Mar 25, 1905$11,500Demolished in 1978, the year after being listed on the NRHP
21Covina Covina Apr 11, 1905$9,000Demolished in 1962.
22Dinuba Dinuba Mar 16, 1915$8,000Demolished in 1975.
23Dixon Dixon Dixon Carnegie Library, 135 E. B St., Dixon, CA 5-4-2013 6-50-34 PM.JPG Nov 21, 1911$10,000135 E B St, Dixon, CA 95620
38°26′48″N121°49′19″W / 38.44667°N 121.82194°W / 38.44667; -121.82194 (Dixon Library)
Now the Dixon Unified School District Library. Dixon is one of only three California communities to obtain a Carnegie library as a high school district rather than city or county. Designed by architects Parker and Kenyon, in the Mission Revival-Classical Revival style, and designated as historically significant by the Dixon city council in 1988.
24 Eagle Rock Eagle Rock 2007September formerEagleRockBranchLibrary.jpg Mar 11, 1914$7,5002225 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041
34°8′22″N118°12′53″W / 34.13944°N 118.21472°W / 34.13944; -118.21472 (Eagle Rock Library)
The building is now Center for the Arts Eagle Rock. Designed by architect W.E. Kleinpell, in the Mission Revival-Spanish Colonial Revival styles and opened in 1915. In 1923 it became a branch library when Eagle Rock was annexed by Los Angeles.
25East San Diego East San Diego Jun 1, 1915$10,000Demolished in 1964.
26El Centro El Centro Feb 13, 1909$10,000539 State St, El Centro, CA 92243
32°47′29″N115°33′21″W / 32.79139°N 115.55583°W / 32.79139; -115.55583 (El Centro Library)
El Centro Public Library. Extensive earthquake damage in the late 1920s necessitated drastic strengthening procedures with steel banding; with successive additions, the Classical Revival building was plastered over to create a Modern look. Closed due to damage it sustained during the 2010 Baja California earthquake, it was demolished in 2016.
27Escondido Escondido Jun 29, 1908$7,500Demolished in 1956. Designed by the Los Angeles architectural firm of Van Trees and Millar Inc., in the Classical Revival style, and one of the few to display the name "Carnegie Library." The new Escondido Public Library building is on the site.
28 Eureka Eureka Morris Graves Museum - Carnegie Library Building.jpg Oct 3, 1901$20,000636 F St, Eureka, CA 95501
40°48′2″N124°9′52″W / 40.80056°N 124.16444°W / 40.80056; -124.16444 (Eureka)
Restored by the Humboldt Arts Council, now used as The Morris Graves Museum of Art.
29 Exeter Exeter 2009-0725-CA-ExeterPublicLibrary.jpg May 8, 1914$5,000309 S E St., Exeter, CA 93221
36°17′37″N119°8′20″W / 36.29361°N 119.13889°W / 36.29361; -119.13889 (Exeter Library)
Present day Exeter community center.
30 Ferndale Ferndale Ferndale CA Public Library.jpg Mar 21, 1908$8,000807 Main St, Ferndale, CA 95536
40°34′47″N124°15′35″W / 40.57972°N 124.25972°W / 40.57972; -124.25972 (Ferndale)
Designed by architect Warren Skellings, in a bold Classical Revival style. The only Carnegie Grant Library in northwestern California still functioning as a library
31Fresno Fresno Fresno Carnegie Library Front View.jpg Feb 14, 1901$30,0001330 Broadway Street, Fresno CA 93721Demolished in 1959. The Fresno Carnegie Library was one of the earliest and costliest of the Carnegies. Architects Copeland and Dole of New York designed the large building in the Classical Revival style.
32Fullerton Fullerton Dec 8, 1905$10,000Demolished in 1942. Designed by architects Hunt and Eager, in the Mission Revival-Spanish Colonial Revival styles. Another library built on site and it now houses the Fullerton Museum Center.
33 Gilroy Gilroy USA-Gilroy-Carnegie Library-1.jpg Mar 12, 1906$10,000195 5th St, Gilroy, CA 95020
37°0′28″N121°34′18″W / 37.00778°N 121.57167°W / 37.00778; -121.57167 (Gilroy Library)
Formerly the Gilroy Free Library, now the Gilroy Historical Museum. The building is virtually unchanged. Designed by architect W. H. Weeks, one of his seven "classic Carnegies" of the Greek temple style, with pediments and columns.
34Glendale Glendale Aug 11, 1911$12,500Demolished in 1977. Architect Paul Tuttle designed the building in the Classical Revival style; a 1940 WPA project added wings to each side. New Glendale Public Library building was built nearby and the old library demolished once the new, larger building was open.
35 Grass Valley Grass Valley GrassValley CARoyceLibarary.JPG Jan 6, 1915$15,000207 Mill St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
39°13′0″N121°3′47″W / 39.21667°N 121.06306°W / 39.21667; -121.06306 (Grass Valley Library)
Designed by architect William Mooser, its Classical Revival red brick facade is highlighted with numerous white pilasters.
36Gridley Gridley Jan 2, 1913$7,000519 Kentucky St, Gridley, CA 95966
39°21′49″N121°41′48″W / 39.36361°N 121.69667°W / 39.36361; -121.69667 (Gridley Library)
Now a private office. Designed by Chico architect Chester Cole, in the Classical Revival style.
37 Hanford Hanford Carnegie 090907 2.JPG Mar 20, 1903$12,500109 East Eighth St, Hanford, CA 93230
36°19′39″N119°38′43″W / 36.32750°N 119.64528°W / 36.32750; -119.64528 (Hanford Library)
The Hanford Carnegie Museum since 1974. Designed by the McDougall Bros. and one of California's few in the Richardson Romanesque style.
38Hayward Hayward Feb 20, 1906$11,750Demolished in 1949.
39Healdsburg Healdsburg Healdsburg Carnegie Library, 221 Matheson St., Healdsburg, CA 7-3-2010 4-29-17 PM.JPG Aug 31, 1909$10,000221 Matheson St, Healdsburg, CA 95448
38°36′40″N122°52′2″W / 38.61111°N 122.86722°W / 38.61111; -122.86722 (Healdsburg Library)
Replaced in 1988 by a new library building a few blocks away. Now serves as the Healdsburg History Museum. Classical Revival (Type B), reinforced concrete faced with a 1/2" layer of textured white concrete, scored to resemble stone blocks.
40Hemet Hemet Nov 30, 1910$10,000Demolished in 1969. Designed by architect S. L. Pillar, in the Classical Revival with a large raised open loggia. The new Hemet Public Library was built in 1971 on the site.
41 Hollister Hollister Hollistor City Hall.jpg Apr 16, 1910$10,000375 Fifth St, Hollister, CA 95023
36°51′4″N121°24′12″W / 36.85111°N 121.40333°W / 36.85111; -121.40333 (Hollister Library)
Now the Hollister City Hall. Designed by architect William Binder. The low, one story Classical Revival style building is constructed of concrete scored to resemble granite block.
42Hollywood Hollywood Feb 28, 1906$10,000Demolished in 1958. Designed by architects Marsh and Russell, one of only two California Carnegie libraries in the Tudor Revival style. In 1910 when Hollywood was annexed to Los Angeles, it became a branch library.
43Huntington Beach Huntington Beach Feb 13, 1913$10,000Demolished in 1951. Designed by architects Tuttle and Hopkins, in an elaborate Classical Revival style, in red brick with white elements. The new Huntington Beach Public Library was built on site in 1951.
44Imperial Imperial Jan 23, 1909$10,000Designed by W. H. Weeks; heavily damaged by the 1940 El Centro earthquake and subsequently torn down.
45Inglewood Inglewood Inglewood Public Library, circa 1950.jpg Nov 9, 1916$10,000101 S Grevillea Ave
33°57′42″N118°21′17″W / 33.96167°N 118.35472°W / 33.96167; -118.35472
Designed by an unknown architect in the Mission Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival styles. It was severely damaged in the 1933 Long Beach earthquake, and the city voted funds to rebuild and enlarge it. Demolished in 1967; the new Inglewood Public Library was built across Manchester Boulevard and completed in 1973. A temporary library existed on Queen Street.
46 Lakeport Lakeport Carnegie Library Lakeport California.jpg Nov 17, 1914$8,000200 Park St, Lakeport, CA 95453
39°2′35″N122°54′50″W / 39.04306°N 122.91389°W / 39.04306; -122.91389 (Lakeport Library)
Houses University of California, Davis scientists for Clear Lake research. Designed by architects Ward and Blohme, in an austere Classical Revival style in the city park on the shores of the lake.
47Lincoln Lincoln Lincoln (California) Public Library.jpg Dec 13, 1907$6,000590 5th St, Lincoln, CA 95648
38°53′31″N121°17′28″W / 38.89194°N 121.29111°W / 38.89194; -121.29111 (Lincoln Library)
The Lincoln Public Library. Built in the Mediterranean Revival-Classical Revival style, with the brick and terra cotta products of notable Gladding, McBean Pottery.
48 Livermore Livermore Livermore Carnegie Library Front View.JPG Aug 5, 1909$10,0002155 3rd St, Livermore, CA 94550
37°40′46″N121°46′7″W / 37.67944°N 121.76861°W / 37.67944; -121.76861 (Livermore Library)
Now a museum, the Livermore Heritage Guild History Center. The Classical Revival building, designed by W. H. Weeks, is an example of the library as "temple in the park," with its pedimented central portico supported by Greek Ionic columns and located in the center of Carnegie Park. The building's distinctive yellow brick came from the nearby Carnegie Brick Works.
49Lodi Lodi Carnegie building in Lodi, California.jpg Dec 13, 1907$9,000305 W Pine St, Lodi, CA 95240
38°8′4″N121°16′35″W / 38.13444°N 121.27639°W / 38.13444; -121.27639 (Lodi Library)
Now the "Carnegie Forum and City Council Chambers". The temple style Classical Revival Lodi Carnegie is notable for the incorporation of brick in the formed columns, triangular area within the pediment, and finely detailed trim.
50Lompoc Lompoc Lompoc Museum.jpg Dec 13, 1909$10,000200 South H St, Lompoc, CA 93436
34°38′13″N120°27′27″W / 34.63694°N 120.45750°W / 34.63694; -120.45750 (Lompoc Library)
Now the Lompoc Museum, an historical and archeological museum. Designed by W. H. Weeks in the Classic Revival "temple style," and designated Lompoc Historical Landmark No. 1.
51Long Beach Long Beach Jan 19, 1905$30,000In 1972 the Classical Revival style library was damaged by fire, and in 1973 demolished for a new Long Beach Public Library.
52Los Angeles Arroyo Seco Los Angeles Jan 31, 1911$210,000Designed by architect Frederick Ashley, in the Classical Revival style. Demolished in 1959.
53Los Angeles Boyle Heights Los Angeles Jan 31, 1911Designed by architect W.J. Dodd, in the Classical Revival style. Demolished in 1974.
54 Los Angeles Cahuenga Branch Los Angeles Cahuenga branch los angeles public library.jpg Jan 31, 19114591 W Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029
34°5′27″N118°17′20″W / 34.09083°N 118.28889°W / 34.09083; -118.28889 (Los Angeles Cahuenga Branch Library)
Designed by architect C.H. Russell, in the Italian Renaissance Revival style.
55 Los Angeles Lincoln Heights Los Angeles Lincoln Heights Branch Library, Los Angeles.JPG Jan 31, 19112530 Workman St, Los Angeles, CA 90031
34°4′34″N118°12′50″W / 34.07611°N 118.21389°W / 34.07611; -118.21389 (Los Angeles Lincoln Heights Library)
56 Los Angeles Vermont Square Los Angeles Vermont Square Branch Library, Los Angeles.JPG Jan 31, 19111201 W 48th St, Los Angeles, CA 90037
33°59′59″N118°17′45″W / 33.99972°N 118.29583°W / 33.99972; -118.29583 (Los Angeles Vermont Square Library)
57Los Angeles Vernon Los Angeles Jan 31, 1911Designed by architects Kysor and Biggar, in the Classical Revival style. The Vernon open air reading room could be converted into a closed room by means of a sliding sash. Demolished in 1974.
58Los Gatos Los Gatos Oct 17, 1901$10,400Demolished in 1954.
59Mill Valley Mill Valley Jan 18, 1910$10,00052 Lovell Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
37°54′22″N122°33′0″W / 37.90611°N 122.55000°W / 37.90611; -122.55000 (Mill Valley Library)
Now a private residence.
60Monrovia Monrovia Jan 19, 1905$10,000Demolished in 1956.
61Monterey Monterey MIIS Monterey.jpg Dec 24, 1907$10,000425 Van Buren St, Monterey, CA 93930
36°36′0″N121°53′50″W / 36.60000°N 121.89722°W / 36.60000; -121.89722 (Monterey Library)
Now the offices of the Monterey Institute of International Studies. Designed by W. H. Weeks in the Mission Revival style.
62National City National City Feb 13, 1909$10,000Demolished in 1954. It is the site of the National City Civic Center.
63 Nevada City Nevada City Nevada City Free Public Library.jpg Mar 20, 1904$10,000211 N Pine St, Nevada City, CA 95959Now the Doris Foley Library for Historical Research, in the Nevada County Library System. Designed by architect: W. H. Weeks, in the Romanesque Revival style, constructed of dark gray "man-made" cast stone, and rough and smooth concrete blocks fabricated at the site. It is part of the historic downtown district placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, and was added in its own right in 1990.
64Newman Newman Nov 17, 1914$8,0001209 Main St, Newman, CA 95360Now the Newman Museum, the first pioneer museum in Stanislaus County when it opened in the library basement in 1941, and which now occupies the whole building. Designed by Antioch architect Francis Reid, essentially Classical Revival style with Colonial elements in a tall, red brick building.
65Oakdale Oakdale May 15, 1916$7,000315 West F St, Oakdale, CA 95361In 1916 Sadie Haslam, one of the founding members of the Oakdale's Women's Improvement Club, donated the land to Stanislaus County to be used as library. Designed by Stockton architect and engineer Hugh Y. Davis in Mission/Spanish Colonial Revival style, the building's upper floor housed the Oakdale Library from 1917 to 1976, while the bottom floor was used for court proceeding. The building was sold in 1976 for private use and is currently private offices.
66 Oakland Main Oakland African American Museum and Library at Oakland (2008).jpg Aug 23, 1899$190,000659 14th St, Oakland, CA 94612Oakland Main Library 1902–1951. Charles Greene Branch 1951–1994. Now housing the African American Museum and Library at Oakland.
67Oakland Golden Gate Oakland Oakland Public Library Golden Gate Branch 2009.jpg Aug 23, 18995606 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608
68Oakland Melrose Oakland Oakland Free Library-Melrose Branch (Oakland, CA).JPG Aug 23, 18994805 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601
69Oakland Miller Oakland Oakland Free Library-23rd Ave. Branch (Oakland, CA).JPG Aug 23, 18991449 Miller Avenue, Oakland, CA 9460123rd Avenue Branch 1918–1966, Ina Coolbrith Branch 1966–1972, and Latin American Branch 1972–1976. No longer a library since the 1990s, the building was destroyed by fire on 23 February 2018.
70Oakland Temescal Oakland Oakland Free Library-Alden Branch (Oakland, CA).JPG Aug 23, 18995205 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609Named the Alden Branch Library 1918–1948, Temescal Branch Library 1948–present.
71Ontario Ontario Jun 8, 1905$12,000Designed by architect F. P. Burnham in the Classical Revival style. Condemned and demolished in 1959.
72Orange Orange Mar 9, 1907$10,000407 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866Demolished in 1961. Site used for larger library which has since been demolished.
73Orland Orland Nov 3, 1913$8,000912 3rd St, Orland, CA 95963Designed by W. H. Weeks, now a community center.
74 Orosi Orosi 2009-0725-CA-Orosi-library.jpg Sep 14, 1917$3,00012646 Ave 416, Orosi, CA 93647The last Carnegie library to be completed in California. Now the Orosi/Cutler Branch Library. It is one of only three wood frame (non-masonry) California Carnegies, designed by architect: Ernest J. Kump in the American Craftsman Bungalow style.
75Oroville Oroville Oroville, California law library from NW 1.JPG May 2, 1911$10,0001675 Montgomery St, Oroville, CA 95965Designed by W. H. Weeks; now the Butte County Public Law Library
76 Oxnard Oxnard Carneige Art Museum, Oxnard.jpg Feb 13, 1906$12,000424 South C St, Oxnard, CA 93030Carnegie Art Museum. Designed by Los Angeles architect F.P. Burnham, with four wide pedimented porticos, each supported by six Doric columns, the Oxnard Carnegie gives the impression of a temple on a hill. Designated a Ventura County landmark, and in 1971 was the first California Carnegie to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
77Pacific Grove Pacific Grove Pacific Grove 400.jpg Mar 12, 1906$10,000550 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950The Pacific Improvement Company donated the land for the new library. The building was designed by the McDougall Brothers in the Mission style. The cornerstone was laid on November 9, 1907, and the Pacific Grove Carnegie Library officially opened on May 12, 1908.
78Palo Alto Palo Alto Feb 20, 1903$10,000Demolished in 1967 to make room for a new city hall.
79Paso Robles Paso Robles Paso Robles Carnegie.jpg Dec 13, 1906$10,000Paso Robles City Park, 800 12th St, Paso Robles, CA 93446
35°37′34″N120°41′24″W / 35.62611°N 120.69000°W / 35.62611; -120.69000 (Paso Robles Carnegie Library)
The building, designed by W. H. Weeks, has housed the El Paso de Robles Area Historical Society Museum since 1998. In 1906 the Board of Library trustees "ladies" correspondence with Andrew Carnegie resulted a letter offering that if the Paso Robles City Council agreed to provide a suitable site and maintain the Free Public Library, he would be glad to give six thousand dollars to erect the building.
80Patterson Patterson Patterson Branch Library.JPG Jun 6, 1917$3,000355 W Las Palmas Ave, Patterson, CA 95363
81 Petaluma Petaluma Free Public Library of Petaluma, 20 Fourth St., Petaluma, CA 5-31-2010 6-56-02 PM.JPG Jan 13, 1903$12,50020 4th St, Petaluma, CA 94952Now houses the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum
82Pomona Pomona Exterior view of the Pomona Public Library, shown from the right, ca.1900 (CHS-5275).jpg Jan 23, 1902$25,000380 North Main Street, Pomona (former site)Designed by the Burnham & Bliesner architecture firm and C. E. Wolfe, a local architect, in the Classical Revival style. It opened in 1903, was expanded in 1912 with second Carnegie grant, and in 1939 by the Works Progress Administration. Closed and demolished in 1965. Later the main Pomona First Federal Savings & Loan (U.S. Bank) office built on site, since closed, and is home of the American Museum of Ceramic Art.
83Porterville Porterville Feb 6, 1907$10,000Condemned as unsafe and demolished in 1949.
84Redding Redding Mar 20, 1903$10,000Demolished in 1965.
85Redwood City Redwood City Feb 20, 1904$16,000Demolished in 1950.
86Richmond Richmond Richmond carnegie library.jpg Jan 14, 1909$17,500400 Nevin Ave, Richmond, CA 94801Designed by W. H. Weeks; now the Richmond Museum.
87Riverbank Riverbank Riverbank Carnegie Library.jpg Jun 6, 1917$3,0003237 Santa Fe St, Riverbank, CA 95367Now the Riverbank Historic Museum.
88Riverside Riverside Exterior view of the Riverside Public Library, ca.1910 (CHS-5278).jpg Aug 16, 1901$52,500Demolished in 1964. California's first Mission Revival style Carnegie, was designed by Burnham and Bliesner who won an architectural competition. The current Riverside Public Library is adjacent to the site of the elaborate original.
89Roseville Roseville Carnegie Library (Roseville, California), facade, oblique view.jpg Apr 25, 1911$10,000557 Lincoln St, Roseville, CA 95678Designed by W. H. Weeks, now a museum.
90 Sacramento Sacramento Sacramento City Library.JPG Feb 26, 1914$100,000828 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814Part of the Central branch, Sacramento Public Library system.
91Salinas Salinas Mar 9, 1907$10,000Demolished in 1961.
92San Anselmo San Anselmo Jan 14, 1914$10,000110 Tunstead Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960Built in 1915, San Anselmo's Carnegie library is adjacent to the Town Hall to which it is connected by a wisteria-covered arbor replicating the library's carved rafters and contributing to an Old California aspect. The Spanish Revival style is also carried out in the red tile roof and use of decorative tile and arched windows. Expanded in 1960. Architects: Mitchell and Hodges.
93San Bernardino San Bernardino Mar 14, 1902$27,600Demolished in 1958. Architects Burnham and Bliesner won a competition with plans for a grand Classical Revival style building. A new library was completed in 1960 on its former site.
94San Diego San Diego 05709-San Diego-1905-Carnegie Library, San Diego, Cal.-Bruck & Sohn Kunstverlag.jpg Jul 7, 1899$60,000Demolished in 1952. San Diego received California's first Carnegie grant in 1899, with a large well detailed Classical Revival library building opening in 1902. The San Diego Public Library system continues elsewhere.
95San Francisco Main San Francisco Americana 1920 Libraries - San Francisco Public Library.jpg Jun 20, 1901$375,000 [3] Civic Center, 200 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102Open 1917–1995. [4] Now housing the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. The original grant of $750,000 was divided so that "[a]bout half (not more, I think less) of this sum should be expended on the central library and the remainder on branch libraries." Main library grant was supplemented by a $780,000 bond issue. [3] :6,9
96San Francisco Chinatown San Francisco San Francisco Public Library Chinatown (36826034965).jpg Jun 20, 19011135 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108Originally North Beach branch, opened 1921. Designed by G. Albert Lansburgh. [3] :9,12
97San Francisco Golden Gate Valley San Francisco Golden Gate Valley Branch (27589851925).jpg Jun 20, 19011801 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94123Opened 1918. Designed by Ernest Coxhead. [3] :9,12
98San Francisco Mission San Francisco Mission Library, San Francisco.jpg Jun 20, 19013359 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110Opened 1915. Designed by G. Albert Lansburgh. [3] :9,11
99San Francisco Noe Valley San Francisco Noe Valley Library.jpg Jun 20, 1901451 Jersey St, San Francisco, CA 94114Opened 1916. Designed by John W. Reid Jr. [3] :9,11
100San Francisco Presidio San Francisco Presidio Branch (27589850595).jpg Jun 20, 19013150 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115Opened 1921. Designed by G. Albert Lansburgh. [3] :9,12 Today the branch library also houses the city's only Library for the Blind. San Francisco's seventh and last Carnegie branch is centered on a generous lot which extends through its city block uphill from Sacramento to Clay, with landscaping directed by John McLaren of Golden Gate Park. The brick Classical Revival building was designed by G. Albert Lansburgh, and is on San Francisco's "List of Architecturally Significant Buildings."
101San Francisco Richmond San Francisco The Richmond Branch (4498292138).jpg Jun 20, 1901351 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118First Carnegie branch to open in San Francisco, 1914. Designed by Bliss and Faville. [3] :9,11
102San Francisco Sunset San Francisco Sunset Branch Library (4504043356).jpg Jun 20, 19011305 18th Ave, San Francisco, 94122Opened 1918. Designed by G. Albert Lansburgh. [3] :9,12
103San Jose Main San Jose Mar 8, 1901$57,000Demolished in 1960.
104 San Jose East San Jose East San Jose Carnegie Library.jpg Mar 8, 19011102 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95116
105San Leandro San Leandro Dec 13, 1907$12,000Designed by W. H. Weeks; demolished in 1959.
106 San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo SLO historical museum.jpg Feb 12, 1903$10,000696 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401Designed by W. H. Weeks; now San Luis Obispo County History Center and Museum, downtown on Mission Plaza.
107San Mateo San Mateo Apr 20, 1905$12,500Demolished circa 1968.
108San Pedro San Pedro Mar 25, 1905$10,375Designed by architects Edelsvard and Saffell, as well as H. V.Bradbeer, in the Classical Revival style. Demolished in 1966
109San Rafael San Rafael Dec 20, 1904$25,0001100 E St, San Rafael, CA 94901Wing of current San Rafael Public Library building.
110Sanger Sanger Nov 17, 1914$10,000Demolished in 1969.
111Santa Ana Santa Ana Jan 22, 1902$15,000Designed by architects Bither, Dennis and Farwell, in the Mission Revival style. Demolished in 1960.
112Santa Barbara Santa Barbara Santa Barbara library.jpg May 8, 1914$50,00040 E Anapamu St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Santa Barbara Public Library
113Santa Cruz Main Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Library.jpg Feb 15, 1902$29,000224 Church StThe 1904 Richardsonian Romanesque-style Santa Cruz Main, designed by W. H. Weeks, was the scene of a 1910 visit by Andrew Carnegie, a festive civic event. Demolished in 1966 and replaced by the current building.
114Santa Cruz East Cliff Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Museum Exterior.jpg Feb 15, 19021305 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Designed by W. H. Weeks, now the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History.
115Santa Cruz Eastside Santa Cruz Feb 15, 1902Demolished in 1968.
116Santa Cruz Garfield Park Santa Cruz Garfield Park Library.jpg Feb 15, 1902705 Woodrow Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Santa Cruz Library branch, designed by W. H. Weeks.
117Santa Maria Santa Maria Santa Maria Public Library - Carnegie Library.jpg Jan 8, 1908$10,000420 S. Broadway StreetDemolished in 1969.
118Santa Monica Main Santa Monica Santa Monica Public Library, 503 Santa Monica Boulevard - 1904.jpg Apr 13, 1903$25,000Designed by architects Marsh and Russell, in the Classical Revival style. Demolished in 1974.
119Santa Monica Ocean Park Santa Monica Ocean Park Public Library.jpg Apr 13, 19032601 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405Addition added to rear, active branch of Santa Monica Public Library.
120Santa Rosa Santa Rosa Mar 14, 1902$26,900Condemned as unsafe in 1960. Demolished in 1964.
121Sebastopol Sebastopol Nov 21, 1911$7,500Demolished in 1976. Another library constructed on site.
122Selma Selma Mar 14, 1905$6,000Demolished in 1952.
123Sonoma Sonoma Apr 25, 1911$6,000453 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476Now the Sonoma Visitor Center.
124South Pasadena South Pasadena South Pasadena Public Library.jpg Dec 13, 1906$18,600–1906, $6600–19161100 Oxley Str, South Pasadena, CA 91030South Pasadena Public Library. One of the few visited by Carnegie on his 1910 trip to California. Designated a South Pasadena Cultural Heritage Landmark in 1972.
125South San Francisco South San Francisco SSF Grand Avenue library front.JPG May 8, 1914$10,000306 Walnut Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080Grand Avenue Branch of the South San Francisco Public Library; 1916 addition designed by W. H. Weeks
126St. Helena St. Helena St. Helena Public Library, 1360 Oak Ave., St. Helena, CA 10-16-2011 1-07-10 PM.JPG Dec 13, 1906$8,3621360 Oak Avenue, St. Helena, CA 94574Public library from 1908 to 1978, now a community center.
127Tulare Tulare Dec 30, 1904$10,000Demolished circa 1970.
128Turlock Turlock Turlock Carnegie Library2.jpg Jun 1, 1915$9,200250 N Broadway Ave, Turlock, CA 95380Destroyed by fire but walls still standing. Historic building is being restored, within the context of a new, larger addition. Now the Carnegie Arts Center.
129Ukiah City Ukiah City May 2, 1911$8,000320 S State St, Ukiah, CA 95482
130 Upland Upland May 2, 1911$10,000123 East D St, Upland, CA 91786Designed by Los Angeles architect Homer Glidden, in the Classical Revival style. Now a community center.
131Vacaville Vacaville Mar 14, 1905$12,500300 Main St, Vacaville, CA 95688
132Vallejo Vallejo Dec 27, 1902$20,000Demolished in 1969.
133Visalia Visalia Feb 2, 1903$10,000Demolished in 1936. Replaced with a WPA-built building which is now used as the children's library.
134Walnut Creek Walnut Creek Jun 1, 1915$2,500Demolished in 1961.
135Watsonville Watsonville Apr 23, 1903$12,000Designed by W. H. Weeks; demolished 1975.
136Watts Watts Jan 9, 1913$10,0009901 Grandee AvenueWas replaced by newer library on different site in 1960.
137Whittier Whittier Dec 30, 1904$12,500Northeast corner of Greenleaf Ave. and Bailey St.Demolished in 1959.
138Willits Willits Willits Carnegie Library - Willits California.JPG Dec 8, 1913$8,00085 E Commercial St, Willits, CA 95490Now Willits Community Television
139Willows Willows Feb 12, 1910$10,000336 W Walnut St, Willows, CA 95988Now the Willows Museum.
140 Woodland Woodland Woodland Public Library.jpg Feb 20, 1903$22,000250 First St., Woodland, CA 95695Designed by architects Dodge and Dolliver, in the Mission Revival Style; 1915 addition designed by W. H. Weeks. From 1915 until 1979 the building housed distinct city and Yolo County public libraries.
141 Yolo Yolo Yolo Branch Library - Yolo, CA.jpg Sep 14, 1917$3,00037750 Sacramento St, Yolo, CA 95697Designed by architect W. H. Weeks, as a modest low wood frame American Craftsman Bungalow.
142Yreka Yreka Carnegie Library Yreka.jpg Mar 14, 1913$8,000412 West Miner St, Yreka, CA 96097The building is currently vacant. It is likely to be redeveloped to include public and office spaces.

Academic libraries

InstitutionCity or
town
ImageDate
granted [5]
Grant
amount [5]
LocationNotes
1 Mills College Margaret Carnegie Library Building Oakland Mills College Small.jpg Apr 18, 1905$20,000The Oval, Mills College, Oakland, CA 94613Academic library from 1906 to 1989, now administrative offices and upstairs reading room. The Mills College Margaret Carnegie Library Building, named in honor of Andrew Carnegie's daughter, is the only California Carnegie designed by renowned architect Julia Morgan, in the Spanish Colonial Revival style.
2Claremont/Pomona College Claremont Carnegie Library, Claremont CA.jpg Mar 15, 1905$40,000Pomona College, Claremont, CA 91711Building has housed Pomona College offices and classrooms since 1953. Carnegie funded only two academic libraries in California, with terms different than for public libraries. The college was offered $40,000 on condition that it raise an equal endowment for maintenance. Designed by Franklin P. Burnham in a Classical Revival temple style, using reinforced concrete in an imposing exterior. It served students and public until a 1914 L.A. County Library Claremont branch opened.

Notes

  1. 1 2 At various times, Bobinski and Jones disagree on these numbers. In these cases, Jones' numbers have been used due to both a more recent publication date and a more detailed gazetteer of branch libraries, which are often where the discrepancies occur.
  2. Skehan, Pat and Bernie. "Carnegie Libraries of California" . Retrieved 2009-06-25.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Landmark Nomination: Carnegie Branch Libraries of San Francisco" (PDF). San Francisco Public Library. January 2001. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
  4. "Carnegie Libraries of California – San Francisco/Chinatown, California".
  5. 1 2 Miller, pp. 38–40

References

Note: The above references, while all authoritative, are not entirely mutually consistent. Some details of this list may have been drawn from one of the references (usually Jones) without support from the others. Reader discretion is advised.