Bud Werner Memorial Library

March 21, 2009 marked the rededication ceremony of the newly expanded Bud Werner Memorial Library whereby concluding a journey that began 12 years earlier with citizen input, needs assessments and long range planning.

Project Team

Project Funding

The expansion and remodel of the Bud Werner Memorial Library was funded by an $11.4m General Obligation Bond Issue approved by the voters of the East Rout Library District in 2005.

Additional funds were provided by:

• The Colorado Department of Local Affairs Energy Impact Assistance Program
• Wayne Swanson Charitable Trust
• Dennis & Joy Swanson
• The Family and Friends of Carol McCabe Defenbau
• Jim and Barb Ross
• Boettcher Foundation
• Kettering Family Foundation
• Steamboat Springs’ Rotary Club
• Yampa Valley Community Foundation
• Yampa Valley Electric Association’s Caring Consumers Program

Public Art Committee

“Early in the planning process, the Library Board envisioned public art as an integral element of the overall design and spirit of this new building. The Library Public Art Committee was charged with the commissioning of pieces that would be in harmony with the architecture and surrounding landscape, be a tribute to the noble and inspiring essence of libraries, and reflect the beauty and personality of our community.” Barb Ross, Chair, Public Art Committee

Committee Members

• Barb Ross, Chair
• Beth Banning
• Diane Cionni
• Leanne Larson
• Chris Painter
• Susan Schiesser

Greg Effinger Conceptual Watercolors

In 2007, local artist Greg Effinger created these watercolors to illustrate the future look of the newly expanded library. View an image gallery of the expanded library.