African Americans of Boulder County Exhibit Now until March 12, Carnegie Library for Local History is featuring an exhibit on African Americans who helped shape Boulder’s history. Visit the collection and see African American pioneers and early gold miners as well as other notable residents.
A whole new visual experience of Boulder’s past. The new website features a wide variety of high-quality photos and maps, that you can zoom in on to see stunning details, as well as a collection of oral history interviews on video and streaming audio. Check out staff favorite photos, new acquisitions, and help us identify […]
Carnegie Library for Local History Donation Policy Donations are important to the vitality of the Carnegie Library and its mission to collect materials illustrating the history of Boulder County. The Carnegie Library accepts donations of historic materials that will enhance its collections and contribute to the uniqueness of the archive. Monetary gifts are also welcomed […]
and Historic Preservation Month
Carnegie Library for Local History The Carnegie Library for Local History archive collects and preserves our community’s memory for future generations of researchers. Very few public libraries have collections of local history materials as comprehensive or as exciting as those in the Carnegie Library for Local History. Written, visual and audible materials created by and […]
Maria Rogers Oral History Program of the Carnegie Library The Carnegie Library for Local History began collecting oral histories in 1976. In the early 1980s, the program was led by Maria Rogers, a volunteer manager. After the death of Maria, her family worked with the Boulder Public Library Foundation (BPLF) to endow the program and […]
We are always looking for volunteers! Volunteers make meaningful contributions to the operations of the library, help to expand and enhance library services, strengthen ties to the community and build public awareness of the diverse services provided by Carnegie Branch Library. On-going Opportunities Photograph scanner Collection arrangement Photocopying and clerical assistance Oral History interviewer Oral […]
Carnegie Library for Local History Research Policy and Fees Visiting the Carnegie Library is encouraged to make the most of your research. The images available in the online catalog are only a fraction of the resources available at Carnegie. The Carnegie staff will assist you with identifying and locating the available genealogical and archival resources. If […]
Mission The mission of the Carnegie Library for Local History is to collect, protect, and make available for research, materials in physical and digital formats relating to the history of Boulder County with a special emphasis on the city of Boulder. Collection Policy The Carnegie Library collects, preserves, and provides research materials relating […]
Our History In 1906 the library was built with $15,000 donated by steel tycoon Andrew Carnegie with the agreement from the city that $1,500 would be set aside each year to maintain the building and the collection. Because the people of Boulder referred to their town as the “Athens of the West,” architect Thomas McLaren […]