Welcome to Our Library
Elwood District Carnegie Library is located right off Route 1 in the middle of Ridge Farm, Illinois. The village is home to one of the smallest Carnegie Libraries in the United States. Residents from Ridge Farm, Elwood Township, Olivet, Vermilion Grove, Indianola and other surrounding communities utilize the library and its ongoing programs.
A Carnegie library is a library that has been built with money donated by Scottish American businessman and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie grew up poor, but he spent a lot of time as a child in his local library. During the last 18 years of his life, he gave away around $350 million (equivalent to over $10 billion in today’s currency), almost 90 percent of his fortune, to charities, foundations and universities. Over 2,000 Carnegie libraries were built between 1883 and 1929.
Hours
Closed Monday, Thursday and Sunday
Tuesday 12-6
Wednesday 12-5
Friday 12-7
Saturday 12-4
New Books
We are always looking for new books to add to our collection. We receive our new books from ordering and from donations.
Large Collection
Our book collection includes all genres, paperback, large print, fiction and non-fiction, audio books, movies & music. We have a classic section and have recently started building a section just for Illinois authors.
Fun for Everyone
We offer several children’s program such as a story time and summer reading program that is available to kids age 15 and below. We have a Euchre club for adults that meet once a month for food and fun and so much more.
