Thorold's Carnegie Library was opened in 1912. It is one of 2500 such libraries are funded by a Scottish-born American industrialist and philanthropist named Andrew Carnegie. Many Carnegie Libraries were built around the world from 1883 to 1929. In 1947, there were 11,000 books on the shelves, and the Thorold Library had a membership of 900.

As of 2021, the building is still being well-maintained as a meeting place for Thorold Seniors. It is also used for Niagara Regional Labour Council, and as a counselling and psychotherapy office.

On June 18th, 1983, Thorold's present library was opened and built adjacent to Chestnut Hall. The Carnegie Library has a strong presence and is a local landmark at Ormond Street.

In April 1912, Thorold's Public Library was opened. A.E Nicholson was the architect of the Carnegie Library and was also responsible for the Grimsby and Merriton Carnegie Libraries. In 1947, the interior of the Library was remodeled, making it one of the most updated libraries in Ontario. The building was funded by Andrew Carnegie. During the late 19th century he became one of the richest Americans in history. There are many Carnegie Libraries around the world (1,681 in the United States, 660 in Great Britain and Ireland, and 125 in Canada - 111 of which are in Ontario).

As of 2021, these three groups are currently using the Carnegie Library:

Niagara Regional Labour Council

Canadian Union Of Postal Workers

Julie Christiansen Counselling & Psychotherapy

Phone: (289) 362-2233

Website: https://www.niagaralabour.ca/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/niagaralabour/

Phone: (905) 409-1869

Website: https://juliechristiansen.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JulieChristiansenCounselling/

Thorold Heritage Tour - Carnegie Library. GuideTags.

https://www.guidetags.com/guidetags/explore/guidetags/brock-university/niagara-destinations/1093-thorold-heritage-tour-carnegie-library

Thorold Carnegie Library. Niagara Greenbelt.

https://brocku.niagaragreenbelt.com/listings/53-historic-a-heritage-sites/573-thorold-carnegie-library-.html

Carnegie Library 1912. Heritage Thorold.

https://www.heritagethorold.com/DESIGNATED%20PROPERTIES/carnegie_library.html

Thorold A Walk Through History. Heritage Thorold LACAC

https://heritagethorold.com/images/Heritage%20Thorold%20Brochure.pdf

Andrew Carnegie. Wikipedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Carnegie

Images:

Old picture of the Carnegie Library:

http://www.thoroldpubliclibrary.ca/about

Thorold's Public Library:

https://www.thorold.ca/en/recreation-and-culture/library.aspx