The Library opened in April of 1912, due to a donation of $10,000 from the its namesake Andrew Carnegie. Andrew Carnegie was a very successful man of his time in the steel industry, and donated millions of dollars over his lifetime. He funded over 1,000 libraries that were built throughout North America and England. At the time the library in Thorold opened it had about 11,000 books on the shelves. The building itself is still a large part of Thorold heritage, it is currently a Seniors home.

Carnegie Library historical significance relates to its namesake, Andrew Carnegie. Andrew was a very charitable man throughout his years, funding hundreds of libraries as well as forming a corporation to encourage the advancement of knowledge.

Travelling From Toronto:

Take QEW (Niagara)

Take exit 49 for ON 406 for Thorold/Welland/Port Colbourne

Merge onto Kings Highway 406

Slight right at Kings highway 58(signs for Thorold/ON58/Niagara Falls)

Take the Pine Street Exit towards County Road 67

Left at Pine Street South

Slight left to stay on Pine Street South

Turn Right onto Sullivan Avenue.

Continue onto Clairmont Street.

Take the next right onto Ormond Street North.

Your destination will be on your left hand side.

Travelling From Buffalo, NY:

Take the Peace Bridge to enter Canada (Ontario)

Continue on to Peace Bridge (toll road)

Continue on QEW

Take exit 32 for Thorold Stone road toward Thorold/County Road 57

Left at Thorold Stone Road

Continue onto King's Highway 58

Take the exit towards Pine street south

Right at Pine Street south

Slight left to stay on Pine Street South.

Turn Right onto Sullivan Avenue.

Continue onto Clairmont Street.

Take the next right onto Ormond Street North.

Your destination will be on your left hand side.