Rendering of The Promenade, a building project that would include the Ashwaubenon branch of the Brown County Public Library and new senior housing apartments together. It would be built on San Luis Place, the site of the former San Luis Manor nursing home. (Image courtesy of Engberg Anderson)
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A name with plenty of significance has been given to the Brown County Library’s new Ashwaubenon location.
Officials announced Thursday the library will be named Pamperin Family Branch Library, in honor of a donation made by the Pamperin family to support the library’s mission and future.
“The Dan and Lori Pamperin Foundation is dedicated to the development and care of children. The Brown County Library is a great asset for child development in the Village of Ashwaubenon,” said Lori Pamperin in a news release.
The new library is currently being built on the corner of Cormier Road and San Luis Place, on the site of the former San Luis Manor nursing home. The Brown County Library system has been wanting to replace its aging Ashwaubenon branch, currently located at 1060 Orlando Drive, since 2018.
“Thanks to the Pamperin family’s generous contribution, the vision of a modern library that meets the needs of our community is now a reality,” said Ashwaubenon Village President Mary Kardoskee.
Not only is the name a tribute to the Pamperin family’s philanthropic support, but it also recognizes the contributions of Ted Pamperin, who played a pivotal role in the library’s history. He was on the Brown County Library Board when the Ashwaubenon Library was first built in 1977, and he gave his time to the board for many years. Ted was also a former Ashwaubenon village president.
“Few individuals have given as much time, passion, and advocacy to our library system and community as Ted Pamperin,” said Jayme Sellen, Brown County Library Board president.
The Pamperin family’s gift builds on that legacy in a way that will benefit generations of readers, learners, and neighbors.
The Pamperin Family Branch Library is scheduled to open in early 2026. It will feature a fireplace, drive-up window, quiet reading room, community room and spaces designed for children and families, and offer early learning and literacy programs, lifelong learning initiatives and technology access.
The new library building will be attached by a shared exterior wall to The Promenade, an apartment building for active adults age 55 and older.
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