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Frank B. Koller Memorial Library
Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin

about the library

Library Staff

Janelle Kohl, Librarian
Teresa Schmidt , Librarian's Assistant

Library Board

Dick Henske, President
Beverly Trapp, Treasurer
Pat Stonehouse, Secretary
Helen Erickson
Tom Feldkamp
Paul Lehmkuhl
Annette Tellefson

The library is a member of the Northern Waters Library Service, Ashland, Wisconsin.

contact information

Frank B. Koller Memorial Library
51S02 Highway 51
P.O. Box 100
Manitowish Waters, WI 54545

(715)543-2700

history of the library

The history of the Frank B. Koller Memorial Library is one marked
by the generosity and dedication of the Manitowish Waters community.

Frank & Betty Koller
In 1986, Frank and Betty Koller generously donated the library to the town of Manitowish Waters in memory of their son, Frank B. Koller. They again showed their support and generosity with the donation of a 760 square foot addition to the building in 1996, and continue to be wholehearted supporters of the library.

Pauline Zeber
Pauline Zeber was the first librarian at the Frank B. Koller Memorial Library, working on a volunteer basis since the library's inception. Pauline contributed thousands of hours of her time managing the library, purchasing new materials, and cataloging the library's collection.

The Sullivan Room
The Sullivan Room was donated in 1988 by Robert Sullivan in memory of his father Willis G. Sullivan. Today, the Sullivan Room is used as meeting space by many community groups and activities.

Frank B. Koller Memorial Library Time Line
April 9, 1985	Committee was created to look into forming a library. Committee members: Rev. Hall (Chairman), Helen Townsend, Betty Skrobot, Toby Hyland
August 27, 1985	Committee recommended present site and a building to be constructed. Frank & Betty Koller offered to donate the library.
October 2, 1985	Library voted down at town meeting, 21 to 1.
March, 1986	Second town meeting votes to establish the library. Frank & Betty Koller again offer to donate the building.
July 22, 1986	The first library board was sworn in, consisting of: Pauline Zeber (Chairman), Maxine Hall (Secretary), Robert Gunther, Toby Hyland, and Sue Carlson
September 26, 1986	Ground breaking.
December 22, 1986	Pauline Zeber appointed Librarian on a volunteer basis.
June 22, 1987	Library opens its doors.
July 19, 1987	Library dedication.
February 22, 1988	"Friends of the Library" was formed, with Sue Rasey as president.
May 23, 1988	Construction began on the Sullivan Room, donated by Robert Sullivan in memory of his father Willis G. Sullivan.
July 1, 1991	Janelle (Oldenburg) Kohl was hired as a full time librarian.
June 1996	Construction begins on a 760 square foot addition, again donated by Frank & Betty Koller, with new equipment supported with funds from the Friends of the Library "Tea Bag" fund-raiser.
December 1996	Materials moved into new addition.
Spring 1998 - Spring 1999	Janelle Kohl and volunteers begin task of bar-coding materials for proposed automated circulation system.
March 15, 1999	Library begins an independent automated circulation system.
October 18, 2002	The library becomes a part of the Merlin automation system, allowing users unprecedented access to library materials from the Northern Waters service area.

Last updated 07.07.2006

Frank B. Koller Memorial Library