Friday update A is for....

More progress I'm happy to report.  Most of the furniture has been removed from the library.  Karen, Laura, Barb and I continued the inventory and file review.  And we checked books in and out of our little satellite library, which  is growing like Topsy.  Come visit us!  We even started to make photocopies on our little replacement machine for visitors again and are happy to report that our fancy Canon color copier will be replaced and installed in our Slusser library in the weeks ahead.  we'll keep you posted.  Museum passes are also going like hotcakes.  It all feels...okay.

A reminder that all of our online services are alive and well.  You can download ebooks and audiobooks, check Consumer Reports online, take an online course through Universal Classroom, brush up on that French you took in college at Transparent Language or check on your investments with Morningstar Reports.  All in the comfort of your jammies.  And so much more. 

Re: the building, we are meeting with potential contractors with expertise in building restoration.  The entire building is being assessed for smoke damage including ceiling tiles and insulation.  We expect the building to be empty of all furnishings including our twenty year old carpet by the end of the week next week.  Meanwhile, we take things day by day.  Thanks for all of your support, positive thoughts and prayers. 

Finally, my favorite finding from today...vintage film strips..Who has the popcorn?