Library as seen from Division Street

Library as seen from Division Street
Note the new sign, removal of wall and the wonderful seating area!

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Moving info-

Yes, we are moving temporarily to City Hall.  Opening July 13th!
The library renovation project will be slightly delayed.  We will still need volunteers to pack up the collection but not until later in this summer. Thanks to everyone who has already volunteered. We will keep your names on file and will notify you later this summer to see if you can still help when we get our dates confirmed.  If you still want to help without specifically knowing the dates leave your name and contact info at the library.  If you have any questions call the library at 507-645-6606 and ask for Debby or Laurie.

The MOVE (It’s temporary)
*The library will be relocated to City Hall from June 1st through the completion of the NEW RENOVATED LIBRARY in December or January.
* City Hall is 6 blocks south of the existing library at 801 Washington St.
* We will not be closing. Library services will continue at city hall.
*We will be removing all library materials– that’s over 65,000 items.  That’s not including desks, chairs, artwork, computers and shelves.  It’s about 100 pallets or 5 semi loads going into storage.
* About 9,600 items will move with us to City Hall.  We will still have full access to all our regional library partners materials! It is easy to request items from the other libraries, please ask for a demo.
* Yes, we will have volunteer opportunities. For information contact Debby Nitz 507.645.1802
*The library will be on the second floor. There is an elevator and 2 sets of stairs. It’s great we have a space to move to.

At the temporary Library at city hall there will be:
* Books for all ages, adults, teens, kids and babies.
* DVDs, newspapers, magazines, and books on CD for all ages.
* Public computers and printers.
* Library staff ready to help you.
* Booker, the book bus will house the summer reading program and will be LOADED with great books and movies for all ages.
*Books & Stars, our summer outdoor entertainment series will begin June 10.

LIBRARY HOURS WHILE AT CITY HALL
Monday  9 am to 6 pm
Tuesday  9 am to 8 pm
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9 am to 6 pm
Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
City Hall 801 Washington St.
Phone 507-645-6606
(all the library extensions will follow the staff to the temporary location)

For more info check out the Library’s website


Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Library services will be moving to City Hall on July 3 reopening Monday, July 13th!

We will be moving our base of operations to City Hall, and will be open to the public beginning July 13, 2015. City Hall's address is 801 Washington St. It is 6 blocks south of the current library site. The library will be on the second floor on the west side of the building it what is now the City Hall Training Room. Our offices will be across the hall from the library.
There are stairways on the north and south end of the building and an elevator from the first to second floor. Handicapped access is from the south entrance parking lot.  There will be an outdoor book drop in the back of the building by the parking lot for handy library material returns.  
Our phone numbers and email contact will all be the same.

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Fridays 9 am- 6 pm
Tuesdays 9 am-8 pm
Saturday 9 am- 6 pm