In 1906, the township voted to build a public library. The Board of Directors wrote a letter to Andrew Carnegie at this time asking for financial assistance. Officials then bought land at the corner of 5th and Main Street on the east side of the city to build the new library. The classical revival structure, designed by Rogers & Woodyatt, was built largely due to the money Andrew Carnegie provided. With the award of the Carnegie grant, construction began on the new library in December 1906. The total cost of the building was $15,000. Carnegie gave $12,500, leaving the city to come up with the rest. The new building was completed in December, 1908.