History
Read “Library Services — Rich Past, Bright Future” by retired Community Librarian Clara B. Mounce
Timeline
1903 – Carnegie Library opens
1969 – Bryan Public Library opens
1979 – College Station starts giving Bryan money for books
1984 – College Station citizens’ committee examines ways to provide library service to College Station and recommends opening a branch
1986 – Interlocal agreement signed for Bryan to operate a branch library in College Station
1987 – College Station branch opens in storefront location
1989 – College Station citizens’ committee explores options for expansion, recommends building a library
1995 – Bond issue passed to build College Station Public Library
1995 – Bryan Public Library remodeled after fire
1998 – College Station Public Library opens at current location
1999 – Restoration of the Carnegie Library
1999 – Carnegie Library renamed Carnegie Center of Brazos Valley History
2004 – College Station Public Library renamed Larry J. Ringer Library
2008 – College Station voters approve expansion of Larry J. Ringer Library
2010 – Bryan Public Library renamed Clara B. Mounce Public Library
2010 – Carnegie Center of Brazos Valley History renamed Carnegie History Center
