By rehabilitating the former Hemphill Wells Department Store, which had been vacant for 20 years, San Angelo was able to more than triple the space of their public library. The new, state-of-the-art library houses double the amount of public computers previously available, a dedicated space for the children’s collections, Library Store and Coffee Shop. In addition, the new space offers community members large meeting rooms and wireless internet that the city hopes attracts patrons who might not otherwise visit the library.