Potosi Branch Library Reopens Saturday

The Potosi Branch of the Schreiner Memorial Library will reopen Saturday, August 9 at 10:00 a.m. and resume its normal schedule of hours. The library has been closed for two months due to water damage from the heavy rains in early June. The entire contents had to be removed and stored off-site, with some items at the Potosi High School and others at the Schreiner Library in Lancaster.

The library’s flooring and part of the walls have been replaced. Only a few books were damaged, and new books have continued to be added during the closing, so patrons will find an even slightly larger supply of materials for check out. Computers were not affected by the flooding, and three public access computers will be available for use.

“We’re grateful for the dedication and hard work of Village officials, the Potosi School District, Epic Construction, the library staff of Lancaster and Potosi and the many volunteers who helped evacuate the library and later put it back together, “ said Library Director Alan Tollefson. “I’m sure Potosi area residents will be pleased to see their library back in operation, looking as good as new. And any books returned during the month of August will not incur any late charges,” he added.

The hours of the Potosi Branch are: 3:30 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday and 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Wednesday & Saturday. The phone number is 763-2115.

Source: Schreiner Memorial Library Director, Alan Tollefson