Central Library set to reopen after flood damage
Posted Aug 26, 2013 11:59 pm.
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The Calgary Public Library will begin reopening the Central Library this week after being shut down due to flood damage.
The official opening is next Tuesday, September 3rd but starting this Wednesday, Calgarians will be able to to visit the branch, borrow, return and enjoy materials, as well as utilize library services such as public computers.
The Central Library’s lower level sustained significant damage by the June 21st floods to furniture, equipment, elevators, the fire alarm system, phone system, meeting rooms, materials processing area and washrooms.
The South elevators are not in service yet and while the North elevators are operational; service disruptions are expected until mid-September.
The materials handling area is also now temporarily located on the ground floor lobby with a permanent closure of the exterior materials chute, however a portable bin is located next to the Library theatre entrance on Macleod Trail during off hours.
