Library Board Eyes Repairs to Preserve Historic Carnegie Building

  • The historic Carnegie Library in Wessington Springs, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, could receive long-needed maintenance as the library board moves forward with inspections and cost estimates. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)
    The historic Carnegie Library in Wessington Springs, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, could receive long-needed maintenance as the library board moves forward with inspections and cost estimates. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)
  • Librarian Rhonda Behrens and Carnegie Library Board Chair Eileen Thomas address the Wessington Springs City Council on Monday, Jan. 5, regarding needed maintenance and potential repairs to the historic library building. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)
    Librarian Rhonda Behrens and Carnegie Library Board Chair Eileen Thomas address the Wessington Springs City Council on Monday, Jan. 5, regarding needed maintenance and potential repairs to the historic library building. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)
    The Carnegie Library Board appeared before the City of Wessington Springs City Council on Monday, Jan. 5, to discuss needed maintenance and future repairs to the historic library building.Although the library is owned by the city, responsibility for day-to-day maintenance and improvements falls to the library board. Librarian Rhonda Behrens attended the meeting along with board chair Eil...

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