Elwood Library District

Elwood Library District Elwood Carnegie Library The Elwood District Library is a Carnegie Library in Ridge Farm, Illinois. town to have a Carnegie library in operation at that time.

Established in 1910 with a $9,000 grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation, this library holds the distinction of being in the smallest U.S. Nestled at 104 North State Street, the library has been a cornerstone of the Ridge Farm community for over a century, offering residents access to knowledge and a place for gathering. Its enduring presence is a testament to the town’s commitment to education and community spirit.

SAVE THE DATE @ ELWOOD CARNEGIE LIBRARYJULY 14TH 12:30PM -2:30PM
06/23/2026

SAVE THE DATE @ ELWOOD CARNEGIE LIBRARY
JULY 14TH 12:30PM -2:30PM

SAVE THE DATE!
06/23/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

Need a Notary??We have one on-site!!
06/23/2026

Need a Notary??
We have one on-site!!

JOIN US FOR SOME FOOD AND FUN...we promise Loretta & Kenzie won't mind!!EUCHRE IS JUNE 30TH @ 1PMELWOOD CARNEGIE LIBRARY...
06/23/2026

JOIN US FOR SOME FOOD AND FUN...we promise Loretta & Kenzie won't mind!!
EUCHRE IS JUNE 30TH @ 1PM
ELWOOD CARNEGIE LIBRARY IN RIDGE FARM

We're looking for local authors. If you know of a local author or are a local author please let us know and we will feat...
06/23/2026

We're looking for local authors. If you know of a local author or are a local author please let us know and we will feature your work.

Donations are used to keep improvements coming to our little libraryThese are some of the projects we are looking to wor...
06/22/2026

Donations are used to keep improvements coming to our little library
These are some of the projects we are looking to work on the rest of this year

Parking Lot
NW wall stairway outside
Tuck point, W,N,E,S side of building
Stairway wall
walls in basement sealed & Painted
Carpet basement stairs and rooms
storeroom walls
bathroom floor
bathroom sink
Stairwell N/W side

Elwood Carnegie Library PresentsLEARN ABOUT DINOSAURSSummer Reading ProgramGrades K-5Every Friday starting June 12th-JUL...
06/22/2026

Elwood Carnegie Library Presents
LEARN ABOUT DINOSAURS
Summer Reading Program
Grades K-5
Every Friday starting June 12th-JULY 24TH
6PM – 7PM
BRING A FRIEND FOR MORE FUN

JOIN US FOR A RECIPE SWAPJULY 25TH 2026 2PM-4PMELWOOD CARNEGIE LIBRARY IN RIDGE FARMBRING YOUR FAVORITE DISH, RECIPE & A...
06/22/2026

JOIN US FOR A RECIPE SWAP
JULY 25TH 2026 2PM-4PM
ELWOOD CARNEGIE LIBRARY IN RIDGE FARM
BRING YOUR FAVORITE DISH, RECIPE & APPETITE
Please email ([email protected]), call (217-247-2820) or stop in to register for the event

COOKING ON THE RIDGEAvailable for $16 @ Elwood Carnegie Library in Ridge FarmShipping is available for $4.25/bookFor tho...
06/22/2026

COOKING ON THE RIDGE
Available for $16 @ Elwood Carnegie Library in Ridge Farm
Shipping is available for $4.25/book
For those wanting shipped or multiple copies please email [email protected] with your shipping information
For those out of town please send a check to Elwood Carnegie Library 104 N State St Ridge Farm, IL 61870 and your book will ship once we receive your check.
Thanks again for all your support!!

Address

104 N State Street , P. O. Box 105
Ridge Farm, IL
61870

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 7pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

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