Here is an update on the library fire as of today.
PLEASE DO NOT GO TO THE LIBRARY
LIBRARY CLOSED
The library is closed until further notice. We are pretty certain at this point that the length of time closed will be measured in months. We appreciate those that want to help, and we will call on volunteers when needed, but for safety purposes and so contactors can work DO NOT GO TO THE LIBRARY! Please and thank you!
RETURNING BOOKS
Library books can be returned to the book drop at the Town Hall (330 Main St., Hopkinton). They can not be returned at the actual library, even to the book drop there. We don’t want more books damaged.
THE BOOKS
An expert will be looking at all the books to determine if they can be cleaned or will have to be replaced. The books for the most part did not receive water damage, but all books did receive smoke damage.
LIBRARY OFFICE
We are working to set up a temporary office for library staff to manage all the things that are happening. We will let you know when all the details are in place.
INSURANCE ADJUSTOR
The insurance adjustor was at the library and will be working with the library this coming week determining what work needs to be done to the building, what needs to be cleaned, and what will need to be removed.
DONATIONS
The Town does have insurance, but there will likely be additional costs beyond the insurance payment. If you wish to donate, mail a check to Hopkinton Library Foundation, PO Box 217, Contoocook, NH 03229.
OTHER TOWNS REACH OUT
Several area town libraries have reached out to offer the use of their libraries by Hopkinton library patrons. As these details are worked out you will be updated. We truly appreciate their support.
The library is closed until further notice. We are pretty certain at this point that the length of time closed will be measured in months. We appreciate those that want to help, and we will call on volunteers when needed, but for safety purposes and so contactors can work DO NOT GO TO THE LIBRARY! Please and thank you!
RETURNING BOOKS
Library books can be returned to the book drop at the Town Hall (330 Main St., Hopkinton). They can not be returned at the actual library, even to the book drop there. We don’t want more books damaged.
THE BOOKS
An expert will be looking at all the books to determine if they can be cleaned or will have to be replaced. The books for the most part did not receive water damage, but all books did receive smoke damage.
LIBRARY OFFICE
We are working to set up a temporary office for library staff to manage all the things that are happening. We will let you know when all the details are in place.
INSURANCE ADJUSTOR
The insurance adjustor was at the library and will be working with the library this coming week determining what work needs to be done to the building, what needs to be cleaned, and what will need to be removed.
DONATIONS
The Town does have insurance, but there will likely be additional costs beyond the insurance payment. If you wish to donate, mail a check to Hopkinton Library Foundation, PO Box 217, Contoocook, NH 03229.
OTHER TOWNS REACH OUT
Several area town libraries have reached out to offer the use of their libraries by Hopkinton library patrons. As these details are worked out you will be updated. We truly appreciate their support.
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