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Public library in Nebraska reopens amid revitalization

Public library in Nebraska reopens amid revitalization
Posted at 1:51 PM, Mar 25, 2017
and last updated 2017-03-25 14:51:25-04

(AP) - A new public library in a community in the Omaha Indian Reservation has offered hope for the area that's been struggling against poverty.

 The Sioux City Journal reports the community gathered for a ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Walthill Public Library Wednesday. The library reopened Thursday in what was once a garage for the town's firetrucks and ambulance.

 The library used to be in an 800-square-foot building that had no storage, little room to sit, flooding and a neighboring bar.

 The village secured more than $400,000 over three years to turn the former fire hall into a library.

 Library director Nola Briggs says the library "is a community building that hopefully is homey and welcoming."