Library Establishment
In 1991, a small group of dedicated volunteers established the Edgewood Community Library. These volunteers understood the value and importance of a library, especially in a small community. Originally the library began as a non-profit organization run out of a room in a small strip mall. On the verge of closing several times due to financial difficulties, Mark Jensen — a key founder — provided a rent-free house for the library to operate out of. The library remained in this house for almost a decade. Still run solely by volunteers, the library continued to flourish thanks to Jensen’s generosity.
Town of Edgewood Incorporation
Throughout the early years, the Edgewood Community Library and the Town of Edgewood worked closely together. In 2008, discussions of incorporating the library began, and in 2009 the library officially became a department of the Town of Edgewood. With this incorporation, the library relocated to an office building on Highway 344, offering more space and an expansion of services and programming.
Edgewood Community Library Today
The library continued to grow and quickly outgrew the office building on Highway 344. In 2016, plans were put into motion to repurpose a portion of the former Edgewood Elementary School. Construction and updates began in March 2017, and the library reopened in June 2017 in its new space — where it remains today.
The library has two paid staff members and a wonderful volunteer staff that helps keep things running smoothly. The library continues to grow and is a dynamic place for community residents.
Our Wonderful Volunteers
To this day, the Edgewood Community Library owes much of its success to its staff of hardworking and selfless volunteers. These volunteers have devoted countless hours of their personal time, energy, and resources to ensure our community receives the best opportunities possible. In addition to our regular volunteer staff, many community members have generously volunteered their time and talents in support of the library over the years. Without our incredible volunteers and generous community members, Edgewood Community Library would not be as successful. Thank you for your support and hard work!