The Carnegie Library — founded in 1917 and opened to the public in January 1920 — stands as Curepipe's foremost centre for education, research, and cultural enrichment, governed by the Curepipe Carnegie Library Regulations 2017.
🏛 Historical Background
The library was established through the philanthropy of Andrew Carnegie — the Scottish-American industrialist and founder of the Carnegie United Kingdom Trust. The foundation stone was laid on 30 June 1917 by Governor Sir Henry Hesketh Bell, with the library officially opening its doors in January 1920.
Located on Queen Elizabeth II Avenue near Curepipe Town Hall, the library continues to serve as a vital knowledge resource for the community.
👥 Staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Senior Librarian | Mr Abdool Cader Nunkoo |
| Librarian | Mrs Premila Issur |
📖 Library Services
🪪 Membership Details
Renewals are accepted by phone, email, or in person. The library is open to the general public — no prior registration required for reading room access.
🎨 Cultural Activities
The library regularly organises cultural and educational events to engage the community:
📬 Contact
📜 Rare & Notable Collections
Rare historical manuscripts and documents
Notable rare books and historical records
Unique original copy in the Indian Ocean region — for research consultation only