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334 4th St., Box 308, Rainy River ON P0W 1L0
807.852.3375 | libraryrr at gmail dot com
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Two weeks ago, the Library’s landlord told us our rent would triple on August 1.
The Library cannot afford to pay the amount demanded. We would go bankrupt.
There are also safety issues with the building.
As a result, we are being forced to leave 334 4th Street and find a new home.
The only other option is to close the Library permanently.
We refuse to do this. We’ve heard loud and clear from you that the Library matters.
We also believe the Library matters…to so many people for so many reasons.
Our new space will be the former AllSew store at 317 4th Street in Rainy River.
We have had to make this plan to move at very short notice and with no real resources.
The Library’s last day in our current building will be July 26, 2022.
We plan to re-open at 317 4th Street on August 2, 2022.
With your help, we will get there.
The Library Board and staff want to thank Judi Helgeson for her generous offer of AllSew when we needed it so urgently.
Here’s what you can do:
This is going to be a tough time for your friendly neighborhood public library. We are so grateful for the outpouring of support we’ve received from the community. Please know we’re doing everything in our power to keep serving you.
Rainy River Public Library Board and Staff
The Library cannot afford to pay the amount demanded. We would go bankrupt.
There are also safety issues with the building.
As a result, we are being forced to leave 334 4th Street and find a new home.
The only other option is to close the Library permanently.
We refuse to do this. We’ve heard loud and clear from you that the Library matters.
We also believe the Library matters…to so many people for so many reasons.
Our new space will be the former AllSew store at 317 4th Street in Rainy River.
We have had to make this plan to move at very short notice and with no real resources.
The Library’s last day in our current building will be July 26, 2022.
We plan to re-open at 317 4th Street on August 2, 2022.
With your help, we will get there.
The Library Board and staff want to thank Judi Helgeson for her generous offer of AllSew when we needed it so urgently.
Here’s what you can do:
- Please let us know if you can help pack and move the collection. Also let us know if you can help dismantle and set up our shelving. You can reach the Library by phone at 807.852.3375, email libraryrr@gmail.com or message us on Facebook and Instagram.
- Support our Moving Sale during Railroad Daze: Friday, July 15, 10 am-2 pm; Saturday, July 16, 10 am-2 pm. Everything must go!
- Your donations can help us make necessary changes to our new building.
- Contact your local municipality to let them know you care about the future of your Library:
- Town of Rainy River - 807.852.3244; rainyriver@tbaytel.net
- Township of Dawson - 807.852.3529; dawsontwp@tbaytel.net
- Township of Lake of the Woods - 807.852.3529; lakeofthewoodstwp@tbaytel.net
- Township of Morley - 807.483.5455; townshipofmorley@gmail.com
- Write our MPP, the Hon. Greg Rickford. The province has had Library funding frozen since 1997. Write: 279 Scott St, Unit 1, Fort Frances ON P9A 1G8; 807.274.7619; https://gregrickfordmpp.ca/contact/
This is going to be a tough time for your friendly neighborhood public library. We are so grateful for the outpouring of support we’ve received from the community. Please know we’re doing everything in our power to keep serving you.
Rainy River Public Library Board and Staff
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Updates: May 10, 2022
Mandatory masking rules have ended. Please continue to wear a mask if you wish to do so. Our public internet access stations, children's craft tables and play area with puppets and toys have reopened. Hours remain: Tuesdays and Thursdays
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