History Lecture/Film @ The Miller Rm

Join us for an intriguing multi-part program exploring the history of 19th-century industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, who funded the establishment of over 2000 libraries around the country -- including LBPL's very own Carnegie Library, which once stood where Lincoln Park is today in downtown Long Beach. Limited seating available; first-come, first-served.

• 1:30 - 2:30 PM, we're screening a 1995 historical documentary film about Scottish immigrant Andrew Carnegie, who became one of the world's richest men and a leading philanthropist of libraries (among many other projects) in the United States. Rated PG. An introduction will be presented before the film, with discussion afterwards.
• 3 - 4 PM, join us for a fascinating look back at the early days of the Long Beach Public Library and the creation of the Carnegie Main Library. We'll explore the library's adventures through the decades, from its dedication in 1909, through the damage of the 1933 earthquake, to the 1972 arson fire that brought the beloved building's story to a close. Presented by LBPL Special Collections Librarian extraordinaire, Jeff Whalen! The Miller Special Collections Room is on the first floor of the Billie Jean King Main Library, located at 200 W. Broadway (on the corner of Broadway & Pacific). Library parking is available in the structure at Broadway & Chestnut Avenue. With library validation, parking is free for the first 30 minutes & $2.00 for 2 hours; daily maximum is $12.

Audience: Adults, Adults (55+ years), Teens