Free Carnegie history talk coming to Pacific Grove Library November 20
Catherine and David Stihler will discuss Andrew Carnegie’s Scottish roots, his role in American public libraries, and his connection to Pacific Grove on November 20.
By MyPG.news Newsroom · Official public source checked 2026-10-08T21:24:17.519Z. A free public talk and companion history exhibit at Pacific Grove Public Library connect residents with the history of their local library. · Source status: Official source
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Catherine and David Stihler will discuss Andrew Carnegie’s Scottish roots, his role in American public libraries, and his connection to Pacific Grove on November 20.
A companion library exhibit opens November 1.
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Pacific Grove Public Library will host Catherine and David Stihler for “From Dunfermline to Pacific Grove: Andrew Carnegie’s Life & Legacy” on Friday, November 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. The talk is free and open to the public, according to the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce listing.
The speakers will explore Carnegie’s Scottish roots, his role in the American public library movement, and his connection to Pacific Grove. The library is at 550 Central Avenue.
A companion exhibit opens November 1 and will feature photographs, historical correspondence, quotations, and newspaper coverage from 1907–1908 related to the library’s construction. The listing does not give an exhibit closing date.
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