Link to December 11 Stevens Point Journal editorial, "Our View: Rosholt needs bigger library to contain growth".Excerpt: The library serves the village of Rosholt and the towns of Alban and Sharon. The patron base for the 760-square-foot area in the Rosholt Village Hall on Main Street has swelled to about 1,500 people. Circulation also has increased 33 percent in the past year.
There is no space for children's activities and no additional space for more books and media, a big problem when you have more people visiting.
But there seems to be help on the way. During the past few months, a library committee formed by the Rosholt Village Board has been working with The Rosholt Development Group to study the issue. Last week the group discussed its progress and asked the public for input.
A recent assessment suggested a library between 5,000 and 5,600 square feet would best serve the community's needs. Currently, there are four options on the table: Move to the vacant office in the Rosholt Clinic building, the old firehouse next door to the library or the deserted meat processing plant on Rudolph Street; or build a new library in Rosholt. Residents can vote for their preference on the village's Web site (www.rosholtvillage.com), and final results will be presented to the Rosholt Village Board on Monday.
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