Library waits for roof repairs

By Mary Grothause, The Delphos Herald
Published:  Friday, April 11, 2008

Bare shelves, towels and a wet floor sign show the evidence of a recent roof leak at the library that caused library employees to have to move books out of the area. M & W Construction will repair the leak in the new section of the building. Library Director Nancy Mericle said Cotterman Company is scheduled to begin roof replacement over the old section of the building in the next few weeks.DELPHOS — During Wednesday’s Library Board meeting, members were informed Cotterman Company would soon begin roof replacement on the older section of the library. A leak in the new section, which prompted removal of books, will be repaired by M & W Construction.
Library Director Nancy Mericle noted that April 14-19 is National Library Week and library fines will be suspended and prizes given away. Special programs are planned, including: “Collection Organization” by Janet Jackson on Wednesday; a folk singing group, the Conkers, will perform on April 17; and the Book Club with Sara Berelsman will begin on April 19.
Proposals were presented by BP Imaging Solutions and Assured Micro-Services to replace micro-film machines in the genealogy room. The board postponed a decision until the May meeting so a representative from the companies can be present to demonstrate the machines.