Alamosa Carnegie Library

Historic Carnegie Library in Alamosa, Colorado; brick building with large windows and an arched entrance.

The Town of Alamosa was awarded $6,000 from millionaire philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie, on March 21, 1908 for the construction of a public library.

In May, that same year, a motion was passed by the Town Trustees that the vacant lot beside the First Baptist Church on 4th Street and State Avenue be selected for the new library.

Two years later, the Alamosa Carnegie Library opened its doors to the public on February 24 with a whopping 1,500 books ready for checkout. Mrs. Bertha E. Roberts was appointed the first librarian with a monthly salary of $45.00.

5-6-1908 & 5-13-1908 minutes RE deed Baptist church property for Carnegie Library1908 Deed from Baptist Church to Town of Alamosa for Alamosa Carnegie Library2-8-1910 Alamosa Carnegie Library open8-16-1937 Alamosa Carnegie Library – Letter from Leone Galeraneau5-11-1946 Early History of Alamosa Public Library – From Reading room to Carnegie Library5-11-1946 Early History of Alamosa Public Library – original part 1
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1908 Minute RE Deed Baptist Church Property for Carnegie Library 
Typed historical note about Alamosa Carnegie Library, first librarian, and inaugural book. Includes a b&w photo of the library building.
1908 Deed fro Baptist Church to Town of Alamosa 
A deed document from May 11, 1908, transferring land in Alamosa, Colorado from the First Baptist Church to the town trustees.