My heart goes out to Greg Schwartz and the rest of the folks (staff and patrons) at the LFPL. Greg posted these pretty shocking pictures of the damage just s few minutes ago:
That's my office back there on Twitpic

One more image for you on Twitpic

As I write this entry their site is down (as their machines are under water), but once things are back up and running I am sure they will have a way for you to donate to the repair and rebuilding on their web site: www.lfpl.org/

10 Responses to “Flash Flood Drowns Lousiville Free Public Library”

  1. Kathryn Deiss on 04 Aug 2009 at 12:16 pm

    So sorry to hear of this destruction at LFPL! I’m sure the communities (of Louisville and of librarians) will come to the aid of the library. Good luck to Greg and all the staff there.

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  3. Libraryman on 04 Aug 2009 at 8:45 pm

    Now you can help!: Donations to a recovery fund can be sent to

    The Library Foundation
    301 York Street
    Louisville, KY 40203

    My thoughts are with the staff and community both now and in the months ahead with recovery.
    Posted by Eagle Dawg at 7:45 PM

  4. Spode on 05 Aug 2009 at 1:47 am

    Pics at:
    http://www.louisvilleky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/48F1F257-6E04-41F1-9C84-CBEBB12BF122/0/fl1lg.jpg

    and

    http://www.louisvilleky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/48F1F257-6E04-41F1-9C84-CBEBB12BF122/0/fl1lg.jpg

  5. Cath on 07 Aug 2009 at 7:57 am

    What a devistation for your library system and everyone affected by the flood!

  6. Libraryman on 13 Aug 2009 at 1:51 pm

    83 people have donated $2,973 to the LSW to help the Louisville Free Public Library. http://icanhaz.com/help-lfpl RT @stevelawson

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