Welcome!

“Dear Bayfield Library Friends and Patrons,

Our historic Carnegie library is a community legacy that enriches our lives in so many ways—both for year-round residents and for the many seasonal patrons who live here. Our mission is to be “a compass for curious minds”, providing books, DVDs, magazines, newspapers and Wi-Fi in an inclusive atmosphere. The library’s diverse programs strive to educate, entertain, and inspire people of all ages.

The Bayfield Carnegie Library, built in 1904, is in need of major repairs including restoration and strengthening of our pillars, recovery of three chimneys, tuck-pointing of the brick, and improvement to the front steps. Estimated expenses for the pillars and other library repairs has a professional estimated project budget of $203,000.

We are seeking funding support from the Bremer Foundation and other organizations. Our goal is to raise an additional $80,000. We have been actively fundraising for the Bayfield Carnegie Library pillar restoration for some time. To date, we have received $38,000 in donations for this project. This includes $15,000 in contribution from the City of Bayfield General Fund, and generous gifts from the library community of patrons and friends.

We continue to search for other sources of revenue and would appreciate any contacts you may be able to provide in support of this project. The work will be done by experienced restoration contractors with oversight from the City of Bayfield and your Bayfield Carnegie Library Board.

We sincerely ask for your monetary support at a level that works for you and your family. Please support our efforts to grow our Pillar Fund.”