Carnegie-Stout Public Library

So Beautiful in the Main Foyer

They had art exhibited in the main foyer, and it competed with the intricately beautiful frieze work at the top of the pillars. That part of the library is so beautiful, even looking through to the ba...

Beautiful building

Carnegie libraries are great places to go to see architectural history. This is one of the largest I've seen and it has a grand look to it with the columns. Inside, the feature I liked the most was th...

Great Kid's Program

Our preschool had a great time during the kid's program presentation. Very engaging and entertaining for 3 and 4 year olds.

Just Grand!

I so enjoyed exploring this beautiful building. The architectural details are exquisite. It is really lovely to see how Iowans share! There were free books and games available to borrow and to keep.

Great Carnegie Library

I recently read a biography of Carnegie and have become fascinated with the hundreds of libraries he funded. This is a great building. I especially loved the metalwork that supported the second floo...