The Presque Isle Community Library is connected to the Presque Isle Town Hall and Community Center. Its history starts with Irma Stein, a library science graduate from Janesville, WI, who took up residence in Presque Isle with her husband, Cecil. She opened our first library in the office of the old school, and stocked the office with donated books. The library eventually moved into a school room after the school closed down, where Irma continued to volunteer her time for 25 years receiving a pittance for a budget. Pam Eschenbauch started volunteering at the library starting in 1979, as the Story Time Lady. In 1987 Irma had to retire to a senior facility, and lost her eyesight.
Pam took correspondence courses, and became the new Librarian/Director in 1988. Library usage grew and the amount of books increased, and when the new Community Center was built in 1994, it included space for the library. Growth has since continued at a tremendous pace, and a new building was completed in 2007. The space has more than doubled, and a basement is under the new area where yoga classes, travelogues, meetings and more are hosted.
In 2016 Pam retired and Shelly Knaack became the new Librarian/Director.
The Library is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am-6pm, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 9am-12pm, and Fridays from 9am-3pm.
Permission for this cache has been obtained from Shelly Knaack, Presque Isle Community Library Director.