Excerpt: Before 1910, Miamisburg’s only library was in the school system. Seeing a need for a public library, the teachers approached the superintendent. “He was familiar with Carnegie’s work,” Sweny said.
The Carnegie Foundation donated $12,500 with two conditions: the city would have to find a site for the library and provide future funds for its maintenance.
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The Miamisburg Library became affiliated with the Dayton Public Library in 1966. It moved into the new building in 1981.
The Carnegie Center is now owned by the City of Miamisburg and is used for meetings, weddings and recreational programs.
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