Books have the power to enlighten and provide opportunities for improvement. No man embraced that concept more than Andrew Carnegie. Between 1883 and 1929, Carnegie funded the construction of one thousand six hundred and eighty-nine libraries in the United States alone. In so doing he revolutionized the function of libraries in our society. More importantly, generations of people were provided with the means to succeed.
Since 1906, the Carnegie Public Library has held to its original mission of providing knowledge to the people of Albany, Missouri. Technology and methodology has changed over the years, but the building remains much as it was when it first opened its doors. Stepping inside, one cannot help but feel as if they are walking into history; the sort of library often idealized on movie screens.
This cache is hidden in the manner befitting a library and is wheelchair accessible. Just remember the following information: 917.78 GEO. And don't worry if it feels like eyes are following your every movement. Shakespeare tends to have that effect on people.
Thanks go out to Kathy Kephart for allowing this cache to be initially place and the Carnegie Public Library for helping in its continuing maintenance. Be sure to say hello to the librarian working at the front desk!