The Remodel
Many thanks to the support of the
Three Lakes Public Library Foundation
and all those who donated to make this project possible!
Our Story
The Demmer Design and Construction Committee began working with Hoffman Design, Planning & Construction on the designs for renovation and expansion of our existing 1971 building during the summer of 2017.
The Demmer had served the community well for over 45 years, but it was time to give the building a refresh.
In April 2018 we broke ground with Greenfire Management Services as our building contractor. We reopened to the public on February 25, 2019, and celebrated a grand reopening in the summer of 2019.
Milestones
2018-2019
- February 15, 2018: Bid opening
- February 20: Bid awarded
- March 19-24: Library closed, move to temporary locations
- 1805 Superior Street
- the former Choo Choo Store.
- Three Lakes School: Staff offices and library stacks
- March 26: Temporary library open at the former Choo Choo Store
- April: Construction began
- May 8: Official groundbreaking ceremony
- January: Projected completion of construction
- February: Moved back into the building
- February 25, 2019: Reopened to public
- May: Completion of landscaping and exterior work
- June 29, 2019: Official grand opening
Front entrance
West School Street entrance.
New “back” entrance on west side of building off Huron Street
between library and Johnson House – entrance into Three Lakes Historical Museum reception area and access to library.
from intersection of West School and Huron Streets.
Demmer Design and Construction Committee
Board of Trustees: Catherine Marshall
Library Foundation: Vicki Reuling
Library Director: Erica Brewster
Library Staff: Janet Dixon
Members At Large
Tom Asbeck
Mary Sowinski
Rosie Obukowicz
Demmer Design and Construction Committee
Board of Trustees: Catherine Marshall
Library Foundation: Vicki Reuling
Library Director: Erica Brewster
Library Staff: Janet Dixon
Members At Large
Tom Asbeck
Mary Sowinski
Rosie Obukowicz