The ceremony was open to the Waverly community, Wartburg alumni and students. According to the assistant to the president Janeen Stewart, who was in charge of coordinating the dedication, approximately 500 people attended the event.

President Ohle expressed his thanks to all those who contributed to the library.

Ohle stated that the library was being dedicated for three reasons: "to recognize the donors, ... to recognize the distinguished service of former Wartburg President August Engelbrecht, ... and to recognize Robert and Sally Vogel."

Stacey Demro, last year's student body vice president, also spoke. She chaired "Built for You," the student fundraising campaign for the library last year. Demro presented a check for over $4,000 to Fred Hagemann, Chairman of the Board of Regents. The money will be used for a stage and sound system for the Konditorei.

"A library, to me," said college librarian Gillian Gremmels, "isn't a building; it's a program. But the building that houses the program makes an enormous contribution to the program's success. The Vogel Library is a perfect home for our program."

President Ohle then acknowledged the donors to the library project. He recognized former Wartburg President Robert Vogel and his wife Sally for their contributions to the college, and officially named the library after them.

Robert Vogel, moved by Ohle's remarks, said, "We are overwhelmed, deeply honored, and very, very grateful."

Ohle also introduced Rick Torgerson, President of Luther College, and his wife Judy. On behalf of Luther College they presented a piece of artwork for the library as a token of friendship.

The ceremony also included the passing of the library key. A representative from the contractor, Cardinal Construction of Waterloo, and a representative from the architectural firm, Durrant Group of Dubuque, presented the key to Hagemann and President Ohle.

Following the ceremony, alumni, donors, and other visitors were given guided tours of the library.