This building was constructed in 1911 as a result of an $8,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York whose purpose was to promote the advancement of knowledge. As one of 125 such buildings in Canada, it served as Grimsby's library until 2003 when a new library/art gallery was erected. The Carnigie building follows 18th century British classical taste, directed to achieve commodity, firmness and delight. The three part facade represents, strenght, wisdom and beauty.