Carnegie Community Centre, Heritage community centre in Downtown Eastside, Vancouver, Canada.
The Carnegie Community Centre is a three-story building at the corner of Main Street and Hastings Street in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. It houses a gymnasium, weight room, computer laboratory, and a branch of the Vancouver Public Library.
The building was constructed in 1903 with funding from Andrew Carnegie and originally served as Vancouver's main public library, with the Vancouver Museum housed on its top floor. It later transformed into a community centre serving the neighborhood.
The centre hosts theater performances, art studios, and classes where neighborhood residents gather to learn and create together. These spaces shape how people experience and connect with the community.
Access to the gymnasium, weight room, and computer laboratory requires a membership fee paid annually. The location on Main and Hastings makes it convenient for neighborhood residents to visit regularly.
The centre operates through a partnership between city staff and a nonprofit board. The alcohol and drug-free policy creates a safe space for families and vulnerable residents seeking community support.
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