The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum

The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum is a historic community gathering place for learning, sharing, and celebrating.

As a non-profit, our organization relies heavily on the time and talents of our generous volunteers. We love welcoming new volunteers to the Center.

A gift to the people of Cincinnati by Andrew Carnegie, The Carnegie Center was built in 1906 to the specifications of the noted architectural firm of Samuel Hannaford & Sons and served as a public library until 1959 when it was sold into private use. In 1993, Columbia Tusculum residents set out to restore this former Andrew Carnegie Library. Their efforts, supported by neighborhood organizations, interested individuals, foundations and The City of Cincinnati, resulted in the opening of the Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum as a nonprofit community center.