The Carnegie Free Library of Midland is the second oldest public library in Beaver County, and celebrated its Centennial in 2016.  The building was constructed without any cost to the community, through a $20,000 grant made by Andrew Carnegie in May of 1914.  No previous public library had existed in Midland, prior to the grant from Mr. Carnegie.  The public library was originally overseen by the Midland Borough School District.  The library is now governed by an independent Board of Trustees.

Since April of 1916, the Carnegie Library has provided continuous service to residents of the Midland area.  In 1971, the library joined the federated Beaver County Library System.  Supported by county, state and local funding, the libraries in the B.C.L.S. each operate under individual budgets but share many common programs and resources.

The only public Beaver County library within 10 miles of Midland Borough, our building features 2,610 square feet of space, and currently* houses over 16,750 books, 240 audiobooks, 170 music CDs, 2,235 DVDs, and other library materials.  There is also a children’s area with educational toys, books, and puppets.  A computer station with 8 public computers is located in the adult section.  Free Wi-Fi is available 24 hours a day, both inside the building and around its perimeter.

(* As of April 2021)