The outdoor terrace at the library is finished and ready for the official grand opening and YOU are invited to join in the festivities.

WHEN: September 18th at 4pm

WHAT: Menomonie Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening (with light refreshments & chamber music)

How It Came To Be

Joan Polasky left the library a legacy gift in her estate plan with specific wishes of how she wanted the money to be used. After receiving this generous gift, the Library Board hired Ayres Associates to help with planning.

After much thought and input, a plan was created. The whole plan has many phases and the cost of phase 1 exceeded the budget that the library had. So Joleen Sterk, the Library director, went to work to secure donations and grants from additional sources to bring phase 1 to reality.

Work on the Terrace (phase 1) began on April 21, 2025 and is now complete. It was made possible by generous donations and grants from:

• Joan Polasky Legacy Estate
• City of Menomonie
• Mayo Clinic Health System
• Wisconsin Economic Development

For more information: 715-232-2164 [email protected]