East Henry Street Carnegie Library

The East Henry Street Carnegie Library features Prairie style architecture with symmetrical wings and large windows across its brick exterior structure.

Built in 1914 with a $12,000 grant from Andrew Carnegie, this library started with 3,000 volumes as the first African American public library in Savannah.

The library collection contains extensive materials about the Harlem Renaissance period and African American literature throughout the twentieth century.

Located at 537 East Henry Street, the library provides computer access, meeting rooms, and digital resources through the Live Oak Public Library System.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas spent time reading at this library during his childhood years in Savannah before desegregation.

Location: Savannah

Website: https://liveoakpl.org/locations/carnegie

Part of: Live Oak Public Library System

Address: 537 East Henry Street, Savannah, GA 31401

Phone: +19126511973

Email: jonesc@liveoakpl.org

Website: https://liveoakpl.org/locations/carnegie

GPS coordinates: 32.06129,-81.09128

Latest update: April 1, 2025 21:51