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Home»News»Bryan’s Carnegie Library Steps Dedicated After Nearly 120 Years
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Bryan’s Carnegie Library Steps Dedicated After Nearly 120 Years

November 8, 2023Updated:January 28, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read

PHOTOS BY ANNA WOZNIAK THE VILLAGE REPORTER
REMODEL The WCPL remodeled their teen section employee offices and childrens library VIEW 123 PHOTOS OF THIS EVENT FOR FREE AT WWWTHEVILLAGEREPORTERCOM

By: Anna Wozniak
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
anna@thevillagereporter.com

The Williams County Public Library (WCPL) saw the dedication of their 1903 Carnegie Library steps, as well as the reveal of their many recent improvements to the library.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the steps, with Interim Director Dylan Wagner giving a speech detailing how excited library staff are to see the results of the hard work they’ve put into remodeling some of this historic building.

NEW ADDITIONS The WCPL added a new coffee station outside enjoyment area computer lab library of things and more

The original dedication of this building happened on December 20, 1904, and this dedication, nearly 120 years later, consisted of the newly refurbished front steps, adult library, children’s library and garden area, programming room, and computer lab.

The wonderful children’s area treehouse was designed and built by prior Maintenance and Facilities Manager Jordan Armbuster, and a projector was installed, by Technologies Manager Tyson Horton, that children can use to play interactive games and watch materials.

DEDICATION Nearly 120 after the buildings original dedication the Carnegie Library saw the dedication of their newly refurbished steps and interior remodel Pictured here are former library director Jeff Yahraus and his family Julie Brown and family for their generous donation in memory of Brandon Brown Jeanne Caryer representing friends of the library the trustees of the board and Interim Director Dylan Wagner taking part in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the dedication of the new Carnegie Library steps

There has also been the implementation of many new community projects, with Lonnie Smith working as the Outreach Manager.

Their “homebound” service serves those in the community that find themselves unable to easily leave their homes, with Ms. Smith delivering materials to their doorsteps.

SPOTLIGHT AWARD Pictured here are Interim Director Dylan Wagner and Bryan Development representative Misty King posing for the WCPLs acceptance of Bryan Developments Spotlight Award in appreciation of their commitment to improving the City of Bryan

Those interested in homebound services should call the library and ask to speak with Lonnie. A part of the library staff’s dedication to accessibility can be seen in their new addition “library of things,” wherein patrons can check out items (bake ware, movies, board games) so that they may experience these things without having to raise the funds to purchase them.

Another forward-thinking addition with regards to accessibility is the new ramp near the circulation desk.

The staff at WCPL are excited to share everything new at the library with the community and invite everyone to come experience all they have to offer firsthand.


 

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