If you saw or heard about the City Council meeting on February 6, 2023, you have learned that the Library Board is considering possibilities for a Library Building Remodel and/or Expansion Project. Read more for the most current Community Info & Update!

Our Library Vision is to welcome community residents and visitors of all ages in their pursuit of lifelong learning. In order to do that well, we want building features that help meet community needs.

Our current building, while in an ideal central location on Main Street, is bound by buildings on both sides and has extended back as far as the lot will allow. The adjacent building to the north (109 S Main) has come up for sale; could a remodel and/or expansion better serve our community?

The Library Board is considering that question. Should they remodel simply our current building? Should they acquire 109 S Main in order to expand and remodel both buildings into one unified library service center? Either way, the Library Board wants to improve our space in order to better serve our community.

Total cost will not be known until a remodel plan is chosen. Potential funding sources include the Library’s existing capital improvement funds and estate gifts available. Multiple grant applications are planned. Finally, the Library may hold a capital campaign if deemed necessary.

Join our Community Conversations!

What are your thoughts about the Library Board’s current discussion about a possible library building remodel and/or expansion project? When you envision a library building that best serves the needs for our community, what features do you imagine? We want to hear your input and we have multiple options for how you can participate.

Submit your feedback in advance by filling out a paper survey at your next library visit or an electronic survey through Google forms. The paper surveys are available now at the library front desk & the online version is available here.

Join us in person at the Library for a 90 minute conversation about the Library Board’s current plans. Opportunities to ask questions and give input on what you would like to see remain or improve about the Library building will be available. The agenda will be the same at both sessions: Thursday, February 23 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, February 25 at 10:30 AM.

The Library Board will meet Tuesday, February 28 at 4PM to continue the discussion on how to proceed with this potential project. More opportunities to remain informed & contribute to the discussion will be coming as the project continues.