New England Carnegies

A site that honors the libraries that Andrew Carnegie helped to fund

Somethin's Brewin' Book Cafe

Lakeville, Massachusetts
(formerly the Lakeville Public Library)

historic image of Lakeville Public Library

Architect unknown

Romanesque Revival Style

241 Main Street, Lakeville MA  02347-1624

Web site: http://www.somethinsbrewin.com/

A Brief History of the Building

1912:  Andrew Carnegie gave $5,000 to the town to build the library.  $2000 was raised by the Lakeville Library Sewing Circle.

2005:  The Lakeville Free Public Library moved out of the building into a new and larger facility, right across the street.

2007: The Somethin's Brewin' Book Cafe opened in the former library building.

This building now houses a beverage and book-related business.

2005 photo