Harrison Memorial Library, Public library in Carmel-by-the-Sea, United States.

Harrison Memorial Library is a two-story public library in Carmel-by-the-Sea, designed by Bernard Maybeck in a Spanish Eclectic style and built by Michael J. Murphy in 1928. It opened on March 31, 1928, and was renovated in 1949 and again in 1977. SFGate described it as a Mission-style building with castle-sized windows. Inside, the Barnet Segal Reading Room is named for Barnet J. Segal.

The library was established in 1928 when Ella Reid Harrison donated land and funds to create a memorial to her husband Ralph Chandler Harrison, a California Supreme Court Justice. This generous endowment made the building a lasting cultural institution for the Carmel community.

The Local History Room houses documents and genealogical records that show how Carmel and the Monterey Peninsula grew over time. Visitors can explore oral history interviews that bring the region's past to life through residents' own voices.

Digital resources including e-books and streaming services are available around the clock to anyone with a library card. Visitors should plan ahead to decide whether they prefer using physical collections on site or accessing materials online.

The library building was designed by Bernard Maybeck and built by Michael J. Murphy in 1928 at a cost of $27,373. Ella Reid Harrison's estate also gave over 2,000 items, including rare books, furniture and art pieces. The Barnet Segal Reading Room is named for Barnet J. Segal.