(1) Joint libraries may be created by any 2 or more municipalities or by a county and one or more municipalities located in whole or in part in the county, by appropriate agreement of their governing bodies. Section 43.52 applies to joint libraries.
(2) Joint library agreements under sub. (1) shall contain provisions necessary to establish a library board under s. 43.54 , perform the duties under s. 43.58 and own and operate the physical facilities.
(3) A joint library may not be established unless it includes at least one municipality with a public library established before May 8, 1990.