By Anagha Rao | [email protected]
On May 11, the Sprague Library fully reopened after being partially closed since 2017 due to the flooding. Now, the remodeled library has been modernized to become a 21st-century library with books, games and activities to have fun this summer.
On July 26, 2017, a flash storm flooded the Sprague Library and its basement was filled with more than 5 ½ feet of water. “They are calling it a 200 year storm,” said Bob, a librarian from the Sprague Library. The damage was devastating, and more than 1,000 books ended up being ruined because of the storm. The estimated cost of the damage was around $1.5 to $2 million dollars.
After assessing the damage, the library hosted town halls, community council meetings, and public forums to allow the public to contribute to the renovated Sprague Library. After surveying the public, the data showed that most…
