Ritzville Public Library to return downtown

After a temporary residence at the Lind-Ritzville High School library, the Ritzville Public Library is preparing to return to its downtown location.

The Ritzville Public Library will open to the public in the Carnegie building on Monday, Aug. 7.

Construction on the historical downtown site brought the Ritzville Public Library to LRHS in January. The change was mutually beneficial.

“Working out of the high school library was a positive experience for us,” said Fullmer. “I think it’s a great example of a successful community partnership.”

The success stemmed from multiple factors: “We saw increa...