Nate Mathews, City of Staples Administrator, led people on tours of the new City Hall and Public Library during a recent open house. Pictured above, Mathews points out the front office of city hall; and an employee break room (not shown). The new facility is expected to be in use by January, 2010. (Staples World photo by Dawn Schimpp Timbs)

Staples Mayor Chris Etzler (center) chatted with people and answered questions during a tour of the new Staples Public Library and City hall Nov. 12. Pictured above, in the "Roundhouse" children's area of the new library, are (from left) Juanity Miller, Donna Denny, Mayor Etzler, Wally and Pat Huff. (Staples World photo by Dawn Schimpp Timbs) Leading the tour Nate Mathews, City of Staples Administrator, led people on tours of the new City Hall and Public Library during a recent open house. Pictured above, Mathews points out the front office of city hall; and an employee break room (not shown). The new facility is expected to be in use by January, 2010. (Staples World photo by Dawn Schimpp Timbs)