On Tuesday, December 2,
Help Restore a Landmark of Learning
Since 1915, the Warren Public Library has stood as a monument to knowledge, culture, and civic pride in the heart of Warren, Pennsylvania. Designed by the renowned New York City firm Warren & Wetmore—architects of Grand Central Terminal—and built by the Henry Shenk Company of Erie, this Renaissance-style building is more than a library
It’s a legacy.
A Legacy Carved in Stone
Pink Knoxville marble lines the Market Street elevation.
Fluted Ionic columns of Kentucky limestone frame the entrance.
Ornate bronze and glass doors once welcomed every visitor.
A decorative ceiling with leaded glass panels reflects timeless artistry.
Above the entrance, five inscriptions by Charles William Eliot, Harvard’s longest-serving president and cousin of poet T.S. Eliot, speak to literature, history, religion, philosophy, and biography. These words remind us that learning is not just about facts—it’s about wisdom that shapes lives.
Time Has Taken Its Toll
After more than a century, the library’s marble and limestone surfaces show signs of wear. Preserving this building means more than protecting stone and mortar—it means honoring the generations who built it and ensuring it stands strong for those yet to come.
This Giving Tuesday: $25 for 2025
We invite you to be part of our restoration effort. Our goal is to raise $2,885. With just $25, you can help clean and preserve the library’s most visible and delicate surfaces—the front façade and north-facing wall.
Our partners at Kope Services have developed a careful plan to restore these surfaces, prioritizing safety and long-term results. Your support will help ensure that the Warren Public Library continues to inspire for the next hundred years.
Join Us in Safeguarding This Treasure
Whether you’ve walked through its doors, studied under its ceilings, or simply admired its beauty from the street, this building belongs to all of us.
Let’s protect it together.