In 2019, the Loogootee Public Library celebrated the opening of our new building, turning a longtime dream into reality. This milestone was made possible thanks to the support of many individuals and organizations. We are grateful to Indiana Bond Bank Executive Director Mark Wuellner; Indiana State Director USDA Rural Development, Michael Dora; Bowling Manufacturing President, Mike Carney; Library Board President, Patricia Hale; Friends of Loogootee Library President, Judy Yarnell; former Mayor Noel Harty; Pastor Jim Lilly; Rural Development Southern District Director, Craig McGowan; SIDC Program Coordinator, Rex Knight; German American Bank Regional Executive Vice President, Kenny Frye; St. Vincent DePaul Board; U.S. Senator Todd Young’s Office, Brenda God, Regional Director; Attorney Dave Lett of Lett & Jones; Universal Design Tom, Brett, and Kamie Schipp; Seufert Construction’s Jessica Lindauer and Brandon Betz; Martin County Community Foundation; the Loogootee Public Library Board of Trustees; Friends of the Loogootee Library; and our dedicated library staff, Madyson Simmons, Elaine Wade, and Rosi Truex. Their hard work and generosity made our beautiful new library possible, and we thank each of them for their part in this achievement.