The Brown County Library is taking another step forward in reimagining its facilities by working with the Village of Denmark to create a dynamic, accessible shared space that will expand the branch’s offerings and better meet municipal needs.
The library and the village are proposing to share the vacant BMO Harris Bank building, 100 Wisconsin Ave., in the heart of downtown Denmark.
Approximately 4,800 square feet, the building was purchased by the village and will need some renovation work prior to full occupancy.
To ensure the success of this shared space, the village and Brown County Library will also complete a memorandum of understanding.
The Denmark branch relocation and renovation is part of Phase 2 of Brown County Library’s capital improvement plans. Phase 1 kicked off in December with the purchase of a new building for the East Branch in Green Bay.
The plan to update five of the system’s nine library locations was kickstarted by a $20 million investment from Brown County.
The library is also planning to raise $8 million to ensure all projects are completed.
