Several citizen committees were formed to evaluate the need for a new library and possible locations for the facility. The following outlines the mission of each committee and their final reports.

1884 - The first public meeting room ~ Union Church ~ was built on Pine Street between 7th and 8th Streets (current site of the Human Service Building).

The following is an excerpt from:
Steamboat Round the Bend, copyright:1976 by Dee Richards

East Meets West with a Library

Bud Werner was an internationally renowned alpine ski racer who died trying to outrace an avalanche in the Swiss Alps on April 12, 1964. Contributions from all over the world were given in Buddy's memory and used to build a new public library for the community of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The Bud Werner Memorial Library opened its doors with a dedication ceremony on February 4, 1967.

1967
Newly constructed 3,448 square foot Bud Werner Memorial Library opens its doors. Built in memory of local Olympic skier Bud Werner. Funding provided by donations and federal grant funds

1986