A smaller Carnegie grant than hoped for resulted in a more simple building, and subsequent earthquake damage and repair have detracted from its appearance. The park, however, with the old library near its southeast corner of Heber Avenue and Fifth Street, continues to accommodate some public buildings as well as recreation.
Many views exist of the planned building but none has been found of the library as built.
After a new library was built on another site in 1986, the Carnegie was used for storage and in 1993 was slated for destruction but citizens rallied in its support. Potential plans include its restoration. All rights reserved.