September 12, 2008 marked the grand opening of the newly expanded Bud Werner Memorial Library!

The Library showed committment to sustainable building design by earning a Silver LEEDs certificate. This effort will possibly make the Bud Werner Memorial Library the first public library in Colorado to have achieved such a high level of certification.

Echoing the intent of the present library to serve as a memorial to local ski legend Buddy Werner, the main floor of the old library will be renovated into a beautiful community meeting room while a 25,000 sq. ft. addition will be added to accommodate inviting public spaces and vibrant collections. Renovations planned for completion in Winter of 2009.

Additional information about the Library Expansion project can be found on Yampavalley.info.