Photo Essay: New Library Opens Its Doors

Many people gathered in New Glarus to celebrate the opening of the community's new library, marked by a symbolic transfer of books, Swiss music, a ribbon cutting and the unveiling of a space built for future generations.

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Photo Essay: New Library Opens Its Doors

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