Andrew Carnegie, John Heap, J. D. Harker, Carnegie Library, and 1 other

This blue commemorative plaque records: Carnegie Library 1906 This free public library was erected by St Annes UDC and funded by Scottish-American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. The architect was JD Harker and the builder Samuel Wilson, both of St Annes. The site was gifted by the St Annes on Sea Land & Building Company Ltd. In 1931 the reference and children's libraries were added by Lytham St Annes Council and built by John Heap & sons of St Annes. Recorded plaque organisation: Lytham St Annes Civic Society.

Andrew Carnegie was a Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist who significantly contributed to the establishment of public libraries worldwide, including this one in St Annes. J.D. Harker was the architect responsible for designing this Carnegie Library, while Samuel Wilson served as the builder, both contributing locally to the construction of an important cultural institution. John Heap & Sons later expanded the library's facilities under Lytham St Annes Council's direction.