Demolition, site work, renovation and addition to a library in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Working plans call for the addition of a 7,650-square-foot library; and for the renovation of a library.

The library's current building is 120 years old. The Library was founded in 1897 and opened its doors on March 1, 1898, in the original Merchants State Bank building (now at the BMO Bank corner). The original Carnegie Library building was completed in 1904. Community surveys and focus groups were held by the Library's Board of Trustees and staff, and a needs assessment was conducted by J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc., the Library's construction manager. The renovation and expansion will add 7,650 square feet to the building, and will include: Adding restrooms on the main level. Replacing the existing elevator and reconfiguring the stairwell to the lower level. Long-needed building maintenance including replacing leaking windows. Enhancing and adding community meeting spaces, and adding work and study spaces. New entrances that will be safer and more accessible, meeting the current Americans with Disability Act standards. Improvements and expanded space for the Children's area. Updating staff work areas. Parking - While the expansion will reduce the number of parking spaces in the current parking lot on the north side of the building, the Library plans to add parking to the east side of the building, and hopes to sell and move the home that is currently the Re-Tale Store. Outdoor spaces will be improved, and include a perennial garden. Walk-up and drive-up book drops will be more easily accessible. The Foundation and the Library are pursuing grant funds and are looking for community donations for the renovation. Although a firm timeline has not been confirmed, construction is not expected to start prior to fourth quarter 2024. *Project information, including timeline and contacts, has been obtained through public sources. The content management team continues to pursue additional details; however, the contact(s) listed have yet to disclose or confirm any information. Inquiries should be directed to the contact(s) listed.