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16-425: The Duluth Public Library’s collection includes books, audiobooks, downloadable e-books and audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, large-print materials, maps, pamphlet files, government documents, newspapers, serials, and microfilm. The library provides free access to computers with Internet access, word processing, classes on computer use, reference database subscriptions, children’s games, and printers. Free wireless Internet access

32-477: A design by Adolph F. Rudolph instead. The designs would cost at least $ 50,000, so in mid-1900 the city requested and received an additional $ 25,000 from Carnegie for a total of $ 75,000. Construction began in 1901, with the cost estimated at $ 68,900. The cornerstone was laid on July 4, 1901, as part of the Independence Day celebrations. By the end of construction the library cost slightly more than

48-591: A new downtown facility in 1980, after which the historic library was renovated and converted into an office building. In 1899, through the efforts of the Duluth Evening Herald , Andrew Carnegie gifted $ 50,000 for the construction of a library in Duluth. Later that year, the city purchased three lots for $ 16,000 on which to build the library. By 1900, the city had selected a design by architects Radcliffe & Willoughby, but later decided to go with

64-677: Is a former Carnegie library building at 101 West Second Street in Duluth, Minnesota , United States. It was constructed in 1902 as the first purpose-built facility of the Duluth Public Library . It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 for its local significance in the themes of architecture and education. It was nominated for its Neoclassical architecture and association with early community education efforts. Library services relocated to

80-526: Is also available. Other services include interlibrary loan, and research and reference help. In 1980, a new Duluth Public Library building opened at 520 W. Superior Street. At this time, library services moved from the previous location, the Duluth's Carnegie library built in 1902 . Architect Gunnar Birkerts designed the new building. In 2008, the building was renovated, including an expanded computer lab, new carpeting throughout, and new furniture. Later that year, Duluth Mayor Don Ness made extensive cuts to

96-694: The Duluth Depot . In 2011, the windows were loaned to the St. Louis County Historical Society . Port Wing (town), Wisconsin Port Wing is a town in Bayfield County , Wisconsin , United States. The population was 389 at the 2020 census, up from 368 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated community of Port Wing is located in the town. Wisconsin Highway 13 and Bayfield County Highway A are

112-740: The $ 75,000 donated by Carnegie. Expenses for the property and furniture were covered separately by the city. The library opened on April 19, 1902. The Duluth Public Library was the first of three Carnegie libraries to open in Duluth, followed by the West Duluth Branch Library in 1912 and the Lincoln Branch Library in 1917. In 1927, an addition was built at the rear of this library to house additional book stacks and other facilities. The Carnegie library served as Duluth's main library until 1980, when it moved to its new location at 520 West Superior Street. After

128-606: The 1893 World's Columbian Exposition , and then gifted to the Duluth Public Library, which was based out of the Masonic Temple at the time. The window moved to the Carnegie library after being donated to the library following a dispute with the Masonic Temple. The second window was commissioned in 1904 and depicts Park Point along Lake Superior . When the library closed in 1980, the windows were moved to

144-678: The Duluth Public Library an Opportunity Online Hardware Grant to be used for the purchase of new computers. The grant required that the library and community raise matching funds within two years. The Friends of the Duluth Public Library began an active fundraising campaign. Between public donations and a grant from the John S. and James L. Foundation, matching funds were raised. Total number of materials: 407,845 46°46′58″N 92°06′23″W  /  46.7827778°N 92.1063889°W  / 46.7827778; -92.1063889 Duluth Public Library (historic) The historic Duluth Public Library

160-493: The city budget, and as a result, library employees were laid off and hours were reduced. A referendum was passed in 2011 that changed the way Duluth's city parks were funded and thereby freeing up funds to restore library hours and staff. Currently, the main library is open six days a week (five days a week during the summer), and each of the branches is open five days a week. In July 2009, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation gave

176-411: The library ceased operations, it was renovated and became an office building. The library is a two-story neoclassical building made of brick and Port Wing brown sandstone. The front of the building features a portico with four Ionic columns topped by a pediment decorated with the letters "DULUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY". The roof features a low circular dome near the center of the building. As of 1977 ,

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192-406: The main entrance to the library was at the basement level; this floor housed stacks and rooms for workshops and book mending. A stairway led to the first floor which housed children's books and periodicals. A white marble staircase led to the second floor which housed the circulation desk, more stacks, and the reading and reference rooms. The reading and reference rooms were symmetric to either side of

208-622: The main routes in the community. According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 46.8 square miles (121.1 km ), of which 46.7 square miles (120.9 km ) is land and 0.077 square miles (0.2 km ), or 0.17%, is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 420 people, 194 households, and 121 families residing in the town. The population density was 9.0 people per square mile (3.5/km ). There were 356 housing units at an average density of 7.6 per square mile (2.9/km ). The racial makeup of

224-566: The staircase along the main facade, each featuring a stained glass window. The stained glass windows were both designed by Anne Weston and manufactured by Louis C. Tiffany Studios . The first window, commissioned in 1893, depicts Minnehaha , a character in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 's epic poem The Song of Hiawatha , standing in front of Minnehaha Falls . It was displayed in the Minnesota Building at

240-423: The town was 97.62% White , 1.43% Native American , 0.24% Asian , and 0.71% from two or more races. There were 194 households, out of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.0% had someone living alone who

256-451: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.74. In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 33.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males. The median income for

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