The public library in Ironwood was founded in 1892, and was located in the
Ironwood City Hall. In 1900,
Andrew Carnegie pledged $12,000 to the city of Ironwood to build a new library, subject to his usual conditions that the town provide a building site and pledge to maintain the building. Carnegie increased his gift by $5000 in 1901. It was the first Carnegie Library built in Michigan. The library was moved into the new building in 1901 Only minor modifications have been made to the building, which still contains the original chairs, tables, and circulation desk. ==Description==