In February of 1902 the Greencastle Carnegie Library Commission was created and subsequently received $20,000 from the Carnegie Foundation. The library’s cornerstone was laid on August 28, 1902. The building was completed the following year, and its dedication was held on June 5, 1903.
The library did not become a county entity until 1967 when the city of Greencastle and County Library Boards merged.
With much need for additional room, the library went under major renovation beginning in 1995. The following year, the completed renovation added an additional 18,000 square feet to the original 6,000, as well as a parking lot adjacent to the new entrance.These additions allowed for expanded departments that we enjoy today.
Much of the original building, including the original woodwork and tables, have been preserved and refinished. In fact, the old checkout desk is still in use in the main lobby.