Library Closed Until Wednesday After Downpour Gets Inside

 

Courtesy: Huron Public Library
Courtesy: Huron Public Library

Heavy rain in Huron Saturday morning is forcing the Huron Public Library to remain closed a little while longer. Library Directory Shirley Apley says library staff did bleach abatement to help prevent mold build-up in waterlogged books…

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Apley says some of the bookshelves also have water damage…

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The rain came into the library through seams that have been repeatedly patched previously….

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The roof of the Huron Public Library is scheduled to be replaced in August but that may be too far away for Apley…

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Huron picked up 3.35 inches of rain early Saturday morning. The Huron Public Library is expected to reopen Wednesday morning.