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READERS REBUILD!

Post flood news update from the Cedar Rapids Public Library

You are receiving this e-blast because you have been identified as a friend and supporter of the Cedar Rapids Public Library (CRPL).

The CRPL experienced the worst disaster in U.S. library history June 11-13, 2008, when its 85,000 square foot building was flooded resulting in the loss of everything on the main floor, including its entire adult/ youth collections, public access computers/lab, and reference materials.

News from staff, Trustees, and support organizations Friends and Foundation:
- As many of you know, the CRPL is operating out of its branch at Westdale Mall. We recently expanded and anticipate additional space will become available. Hours: Monday-Friday 10 am – 9 pm. Saturday: 10 am- 5 pm. Sunday 1-5 pm.

- To reserve or renew library materials: Adult desk, 398-5123; Youth/Children’s desk, 390-7806. The collection expands every day!

- Three Cedar Rapids citizens have been appointed by the Mayor/City Council, to the nine-member CRPL Board of Trustees, the library’s governing body. They are: retired English teacher Harriet Kalinsky; communications consultant Hilery Livengood; and nonprofit consultant and retired U.S. Navy officer Paul Pelletier.

- Return books & other library materials to West Branch, Marion PL, Hiawatha PL, or HyVee Stores in CR and Marion.

- Want to add a new book to the collection? Go to our Amazon.com “wish list.” The Amazon.com Wish List button is on our temporary website www.crlibrary.info

- Monetary donations can be made online through PayPal. Go to our temporary website www.crlibrary.info and click on the Donate button. Checks can also be mailed to: crpl Foundation, 500 First St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.

- The crpl foundation is helping sponsor the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market 7:30 am – Noon, Aug. 16, Sept.6, and Oct. 4. Look for the booth on Fifth Street across from Waypoint and the First Presbyterian Church.

Thank you for your attention and for supporting your public library.

Marie DeVries
Cedar Rapids Public Library
External Affairs Coordinator
(319) 286-5982
m.devries@cedar-rapids.org

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