The Madison Public Library was originally founded by the Woman’s Club in 1907, after a local doctor donated space. In 1908 the library moved to the second floor of the Madison City Hall. By 1910 the library had over 1,000 items.
In 1911, Library Board Secretary and local resident A.E. Ward requested funds for a new library from Mr. Andrew Carnegie. Mr. Carnegie’s generous donation was accepted by the City of Madison and Library Board in 1912, the same year that the first cornerstone was laid on July 26th. The Carnegie Library was used until 1999, when the City of Madison constructed a new Public Library Building, next to the Carnegie Library.
The Madison Public Library currently offers more than 18,000 titles, and is attached to City Hall on the corner of Lincoln and 3rd Street in Madison, Nebraska.
Fee-based services include:
