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6961 W School St.
PO Box 760
Three Lakes, WI 54562
715-546-3391

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Monday: 9 AM – 7 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM – 7 PM
Thursday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 2 PM
Closed Sunday

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 Rendering
Front Rendering

Front entrance
West School Street entrance.

Rear Entrance Rendering
Construction Rear 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.

South and eastern view
South and eastern view
South and eastern view
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

Demmer Memorial Library

Edward U. Demmer Memorial Library
6961 W School Street
PO Box 760
Three Lakes, WI 54562

Phone: 715-546-3391
Fax: 715-546-3914

Monday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm