The first library in Grimsby was opened in 1871 in the home of Grimsby councillor Sam Mabey, housing a collection of 1,000 books.
Following a recommendation of the town council, the village struck a committee to approach the Andrew Carnegie Foundation to request new funds to build a new library.
The foundation allocated $8,000 to build the new library building.

In 1975, the library was expanded to include a new building, which inaugurated a Grimsby Public Art Gallery in the basement of the library.
A few years later, the Klosso Eloul sculpture 'Double is One' was installed on the grounds.

In 2004, a new building was constructed adjacent to the original structure to house both the library and art gallery.
The original structure itself contains the Grimsby Archives.
The first library in Grimsby was opened in 1871 in the home of Grimsby councillor Sam Mabey, housing a collection of 1,000 books. Following a recommendation of the town council, the village struck a committee to approach the Andrew Carnegie Foundation to request new funds to build a new library. The foundation allocated $8,000 to build the new library building.
In 1975, the library was expanded to include a new building, which inaugurated a Grimsby Public Art Gallery in the basement of the library. A few years later, the Klosso Eloul sculpture 'Double is One' was installed on the grounds.
In 2004, a new building was constructed adjacent to the original structure to house both the library and art gallery. The original structure itself contains the Grimsby Archives.
Grimsby, Ontario