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Kitchener Public Library |
Cornerstone laid 15 Oct. 1902 |
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Kitchener established a free public library in 1884. After the library board approached Andrew Carnegie in 1901, three grants were offered: a gift of $15,000 in 1902 and two additional offers in 1903-04 to bring the total to $24,500. The building was formally opened on 9 January 1904 at the corner of Queen and Weber Streets. Free access was granted to all books, except fiction.
Main floor: large reading room (including children's department, German department, magazine and newspaper rooms), librarian's office, and reference room.
Cost: $20,000 for building and $4,500 for furnishings
Source: Archives of Ontario, S-2043