Washington Carnegie Public Library Awarded Grant for American Revolution Programming
The Washington Carnegie Public Library has been selected to receive a national micro-grant from WETA to support local programming tied to The American Revolution, an upcoming PBS documentary series from filmmakers Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. Chosen from more than 440 applicants, WCPL is one of only 40 libraries nationwide, and just two in Indiana, to receive the grant. The library will launch its programming on Monday, November 10 at 6:30 p.m. with a free community screening featuring exclusive clips from the upcoming series. Additional events leading up to America’s 250th anniversary will include scholar presentations, film showings, children’s storytime sessions, a reading challenge, and civic discussions. More program details will be shared on WCPL’s website and social media in the coming months.
Washington Carnegie Public Library to Receive $10,000 Gift from Carnegie Corporation
The Washington Carnegie Public Library will receive a $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York as part of a national initiative celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The donation is one of more than 1,200 gifts being distributed to Carnegie libraries still in operation across the country. The funds can be used to celebrate the milestone, advance library programs, or enhance community services. Founded through the vision of philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, the Washington library remains one of the historic institutions established during his effort to expand free public libraries across America. Checks will be distributed in January 2026 as part of a larger $20 million nationwide effort to support civic engagement and strengthen community institutions.
