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Carnegie Library

105 West Madison Street · Mississippi's first Carnegie Library, established 1909.

662-456-3381Dixie Regional Library System

Our History

The Carnegie Library was established in 1909. L. B. Reid, superintendent of Houston schools, wrote to Andrew Carnegie in 1908 expressing a need for a public library. Having lived in Tyler, Texas, Mr. Reid was familiar with such a library near there.

Mr. Carnegie sent $6,000 to the city and with that, the first Carnegie Library in Mississippi was established.

Our library partners with other libraries in our area. Visit the Dixie Regional Library System for catalog access and more information.

The historic Carnegie Library building in Houston, Mississippi
Carnegie Library, 105 West Madison Street

Staff & Hours

Librarian
Lisa Mims
holib@dixie.lib.ms.us
Assistant Librarian
Kim McKinney
Holib3@dixie.lib.ms.us
Library Hours
Closed Monday
Tuesday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon
Closed the Tuesday following any holiday that falls on a Monday.
Location
105 West Madison Street, Houston, MS 38851
Borrowing & Programs
Library cards, computer access and youth programs are available through the Dixie Regional Library System. Call the library for current programming.