Kasson Public Library opens its doors

Patrons view library at open house

Patrons view the Kasson Public Library during the open house. The high-efficiency LED lights hang from the dome. The staff calls them “clouds”. (Art Tiff)

Library entrance

The exterior and entrance to the Kasson Public Library. (Art Tiff)

Mayor Steve Johnson and top readers cutting the ribbon

Kasson’s mayor, Steve Johnson, and two of the library’s top readers cut the ribbon to open the new library. (Art Tiff)

Library Director Art Tiff

Art Tiff, the Kasson Public Library Director (Art Tiff)

Handmade oak bookshelves

Handmade oak bookshelves hold the books in the Kasson Public Library. (Art Tiff)

Adult reading area of library

The adult reading area of the Kasson Public Library (Art Tiff)

Adult reading area of library

Wider view of the adult reading area of the Kasson Public Library. (Art Tiff)

Art gallery in foyer

An art gallery in the foyer of the Kasson Public Library. (Art Tiff)

Library conference table

A table in the conference area at the Kasson Public Library. (Art Tiff)

Kasson Library director Art Tiff speaks with architect Leland Gray

Kasson Public Library director Art Tiff speaks with building architect Leland Gray during construction. (Art Tiff)

Kasson library early readers’ area

The early readers area of the Kasson Public Library (Art Tiff)

Kasson library kid space

The KidSpace of the Kasson Public Library. (Art Tiff)

Kasson library reading corner

The reading corner of the KidSpace at the Kasson Public Library. (Art Tiff)

Kasson library teen and young adult reading area

The teen and young adult reading area of the Kasson Public Library. (Art Tiff)

Kasson library young adult area

Another part of the teen and young adult reading area. (Art Tiff)