BREMOND – After years of sitting dormant, the Bremond Public Library is on the path to revival, thanks to the passion and persistence of a small-town community that refuses to give up on a vital resource. Located just off Highway 6, ten miles from Calvert, the library has long served as a hub for learning, internet access, and connection—especially for those without reliable home service or access to educational tools. But after an air conditioning failure led to mold and water damage, the library was forced to close. Storm damage and a leaking roof only made things worse. Now, with cleanup and mold remediation complete, all that stands between the town and a grand reopening is a working bathroom—and a bit more support. Michelle Yezak, a driving force in the revitalization effort, shared that there is new energy around the project. “We’ve got the ball rolling,” she said. “There’s a group of young mothers and grandparents who really want to see it open again. Bremond is a small town, and we need things like this.” To make the reopening a reality, a revitalization committee has been formed. Additional committees are focusing on grant writing, fundraising, marketing, and outreach. The team is also looking for skilled volunteers—especially those experienced in computer repair, grant applications, and community engagement. The library once offered free internet access and printing, which residents sorely miss. The team is working on updating computers and hopes to implement digital library cards. They’re exploring Libby, a digital library program that lets patrons borrow e-books and audiobooks online—an especially valuable tool in rural areas. Though the building has seen better days, hope shines through. A “Take a Book, Leave a Book” station out front—donated by a local Girl Scout as a community project—remains active. Plans are in motion to repair the windows and exterior, update the front façade, and create a children’s outdoor reading area, complete with storytimes and maybe even movie nights. An environmental assessment has already been completed, and the group has reached out to FEMA and other sources for assistance. To raise funds, the library board plans to sell a secondary building to the Bremond Chamber of Commerce, using the proceeds to settle debts and invest in reopening efforts. The next public meeting will be held at the library on August 5 at 6:30 p.m., and all are welcome to attend. Anyone interested in joining a committee or offering their skills is encouraged to come. QR codes posted outside the library link directly to more information, and updates can be found on the Bremond Public Library Facebook page. “We just want a place where the community can come together,” said Yezak. “It’s been missed—and we’re going to bring it back.”