Spooner Memorial Library | Photo taken July 10, 2024
The Spooner Memorial Library is pursuing a building project, supported by their strong 110-year history
Since 1915, the building on the corner of High and Walnut Street has had a rich history; it has transformed from schoolhouse to basement to house, and finally, in 1962, a library.
In 1997, 2,000 square feet was added to help accommodate the community’s needs which is where it stands today – a 5,500 square foot library that is bursting at the seams. So much so that since the last renovation, the library has seen a 91% increase in visitors, a 265% increase in program attendance and a 378% increase in the number of programs.
Read the Campaign Readiness Study Report
Supporting the Community’s Growing Need
As of today, two space needs assessments have been completed and both suggest that the library should be at least 20,000 to 22,000 square feet (compared to the current 5,500 square feet) in order to meet the library’s and the community’s current and future requirements.
Following a Campaign Readiness Study, results conclude that doubling the library is ideal and moving offsite is what the community desires. Since the study, the library, with funds given by Dave and Ted Schmitz, purchased the “Old Fire Hall” on Summit Street. The Library Board, City, and Director are in the process of determining best course of action – an addition and remodel, or a new build.
- Building updates can be found at spoonerlibrary.org/building.
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Checks can be written to Spooner Memorial Library with the memo “building project”. Pledges are also appreciated.
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