1. Demmer Library Mission Statement
The Edward U. Demmer Memorial Library is a center of community life in Three Lakes and provides residents of all ages ample opportunities for personal growth and recreation. The library is a dependable source of reliable information and guidance in locating and evaluating the information people need to be successful in all aspects of their lives.

2. Future Needs
Demmer Library Building Committee (DLBC) was convened to assess the future needs of the Library.
Actions and results of the committee’s work are reported in the Report of the Demmer Library Building Committee (DLBC), April 2011
Input into facility space assessment and design came from:
Local library needs assessment survey, with 555 responses
Results available in full on pages IV-1 – V-27 of the Report of the Demmer Library Building Committee (DLBC), April 2011
Public Library Space Needs: A Planning Outline/2009, Wisconsin DPI
Wisconsin DPI Public Library Service Standards
Federal ADA requirements for public libraries
Staff interviews
Three Lakes Comprehensive Plan

3. Current Situation/Future Needs
Current Situation, ft2
Future Needs, ft2 (2030)
9,582
13,964
Collection
2,258
3,505
Public Computers
162
300
Public Seating
697
1260
Circulation desk
290
500
Staff workspace
1,342
1,250
Meeting space*
1,237 (small and large)
1,237 (small and large)
Special Use Space
Local History Room
169
350
Individual Study
200
Young Adult
150
Flex use*
* Possible shared space in complex proposal

4. Current Situation/Future Needs
Current Situation, ft2
Future Needs, ft2 (2030)**
“Non-Assignable Space”*
3,427
4,712**
Bathrooms
178
240
Mechanical
188
450 IT 67
100
Storage
466
701
Egress and Latent
2,528
Dependent on design
* Shared space in complex proposal
** Total subject to change based on complex proposal

5. Current Situation
Assessment has been completed for all space needs and ADA concerns and maintenance issues
Available to public as reference material at library
Assessment includes multiple options: renovation current space only, new library building (on another site), building for current needs, building for 2030 (future) needs

6. Considerations Goal – meet needs of community out to year 2030
Role of libraries is changing: less a repository of print material, more focused on being a community and resource center.
What are our opportunities for shared:
Entrance(s)
Mechanical
Break room
Public bathrooms
Opportunity for use of 4,791 sq ft in lower level for shared secured storage for Library, Town and Historical Society

7. Considerations
Maintain use of original Demmer building structure and footprint (not entire current library space)
Goal: consider energy efficiency/sustainability
Use of natural lighting
Access to outdoor green space
Layout to accommodate maintenance/minor adjustment of current staffing levels.
Ability to monitor public occupied areas without extra staff or electronic systems