“The Board of Trustees is excited about the potential this agreement has for the community,” said MacKenzie Ledley, executive director of Pulaski County Public Library. “As plans were made to consolidate library services, it was clear from the beginning that they wanted to keep the Medaryville building operational. This agreement enables the Library to continue to provide a variety of services for residents.”

Though a timeline for the transition for Pulaski County Human Services hasn’t been finalized, the agreement allows the agency to move their services to the larger and more modern West Side Center across the street from its current location in Medaryville. In the agreement, PCHS will use the building to provide hot lunches and community engagement programs. The library will keep its existing collection of books there, maintain library technology and free Wi-Fi access, and continue to offer a variety of programs, including Summer Reading.

Pulaski County Human Services has been a part of the Medaryville community since 2005. In addition to meals and community programming, PCHS also offers general public transportation and referral services to low-income, disabled and elderly residents. Jacki Frain is the executive director.

According to Ledley, a library staff member will no longer be at the Medaryville location, but all existing library books will remain and be available to checkout through the honor system. Other services available to the public include free Wi-Fi, video streaming, computers, copier and printers. To check out new books, patrons can travel to the Winamac location, as well as the Francesville and San Pierre libraries. They can also download items electronically via audiobook or e-book.

Ledley added that additional services will be announced as details are finalized.