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About the Perry Carnegie Library
As shown in this 1910 postcard of the Carnegie Library, Perry's commitment to providing a public library is
firmly rooted in the history of this community. From humble beginnings in a small reading room in the upper story of a building on the town "square"
the Library opened as a public library in 1906. The city of Perry obtained a grant of $10,000 from Mr. Andrew Carnegie to build the current Perry Carnegie
Library, which was completed in 1909. Read more about its rich heritage in two accounts. The first is provided by the Oklahoma Library
Commission and the second by Perry's own local historian, Fred G. Beers, from his book, The First Generation: A Half Century of Pioneering in
Perry, Oklahoma.
Library Staff
Library
Director: Jeffrey Courouleau
Children's Librarian: Linda Branson
Part-Time Children's Assistant: Shane Henderson
Assistant Librarian:
Cherie Cowan
Part-Time Reference Assistant: Linda Luthye
Community Support
Friends of the Library - An organization dedicated to supporting the Perry Carnegie Library by promoting public involvement and by fund raising.
Progress Club - Supports the Perry Carnegie Library by hosting an annual Tea. Proceeds from the Tea are donated to the Library.
Library Volunteers - Our volunteers are interested in people, books, libraries and the community. You can join us in serving the community by completing the Volunteer Application online, printing it, and mailing it to the Carnegie Library. There are three levels of volunteer service with varying responsibilities. Stop by the circulation desk for more information.