Flooded Library in Louisville, Kentucky

The main branch of the Louisville (Kentucky) Free Public Library has been hit hard by Tuesday's torrential downpour.Â You can read about it HERE.

I know that there are marvelous people here on Gather who might want to respond with a helping hand -- there are many good reasons to do so, beginning with a love for:

books

reading

libraries

Kentucky

Sandy Knauer

Sarah A. (our non-smoker)

... or any combination thereof -- it's all good.

The important thing is to realize this has happened, so that those who so desire might respond in some helpful way.Â The information on how to do so it contained in the article I linked to, not through me or through Gather.

Mere months after I first joined Gather in 2006, the Susquehanna and Delaware Rivers crested above "100 Year flood" levels and severely damaged a number of libraries in New York State, four of which were part of the System where I am employed.Â The Gather community responded superbly, donating gift cards, money, and books directly to afflicted libraries to help them recover from this disaster.

Comments: 17

Grems 'gremlin' Aug 5, 2009, 10:21pm UTC

Thank you for the good information. I hope the Gather community can step up and help.

Dannielle S. Aug 5, 2009, 10:27pm UTC

Thank you, Grems. If folks know about it, those who can help will do so.

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Anita D. Aug 5, 2009, 11:13pm UTC

Libraries everywhere need help. Thanks for the info.

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Sandy Knauer Aug 6, 2009, 2:20am UTC

Thank you, Dannielle. This is such a nice gesture.

I've never seen anything like that rain. It was actually fascinating to see something that magnanimous. When I heard they had closed U of L, I realized it was time to stop being fascinated and maybe worry a bit.

My neighborhood wasn't underwater so I didn't venture out of it. Tonight, my brother-in-law drove me around to other areas and showed my how high the water had been - but I didn't go downtown to see the library.

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Sarah A. Non Sequiturs, Digression and Circumlocution Aug 6, 2009, 5:10am UTC

Like Sandy, I've stayed home where I'm high and dry, but I know there have been floods and flash floods all through my area as well.. I'll go out today and see what's what locally.

I have a bunch of books that could go to whomever needed them. Anyone know who I should contact in Louisville?

Sarah A. Non Sequiturs, Digression and Circumlocution Aug 6, 2009, 5:11am UTC

Or, I could just read the post and follow the link.. Duh!

Sandy Knauer Aug 6, 2009, 4:27pm UTC

Sarah, I don't know anything yet. We have an active "pro library" group here and I'm expecting they will put out something soon -

Dannielle S. Aug 6, 2009, 6:35pm UTC

Indeed -- the article mentioned the Friends of the Library group as being active, but also as being afflicted by the flood, since their stored books for sales were among those lost in the flooding.

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Nancy S. Aug 6, 2009, 4:06pm UTC

Dannielle and Sandy, you are at it again! Good for you, and thanks for reminding me....

Dannielle S. Aug 6, 2009, 6:36pm UTC

Good to see a comment from you, Nancy!

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Lisa Westerfield Aug 6, 2009, 4:33pm UTC

Shoot, I just cashed out, but I have 300 or so points burning a hole in my pocket, tell me where and when.

Dannielle S. Aug 6, 2009, 6:34pm UTC

Lisa, all the info needed to help the library is available by following the link in the article. I'm not doing anything but bringing more attention to what happened, in hopes folks are motivated to either assist this library or look to the one in their own community with a renewed sense of value.

Lisa Westerfield Aug 6, 2009, 9:10pm UTC

Dannielle, what you don't want to organize a Gather community wide donnation to the Louisville Public Libarary? What's wrong with you?

In all seriousness, that picture of the flood damage almost made me sick. This is a horrible segue I know, but you have a birthday coming up, right? I would love to send you jewelry even though you don't technically like jewelry. I whine, but I make it.

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The Fine Art of C.C. Miranda Aug 6, 2009, 9:14pm UTC

perhaps some of the gather authors will see this and make donations of their books.

Dannielle S. Aug 6, 2009, 11:07pm UTC

That happened three years ago, CC, along with a lot of other impressive generosity. That's why it's worth putting the word out here; they'll help if they know help is needed.

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aniko Aug 7, 2009, 3:18am UTC

I can't send anything from here, but thanks for letting me know about this.

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Peter Wimsey Oct 4, 2009, 9:46pm UTC

I just found this article, and was saddened by the photo of the floodwaters.

Thanks for pointing out how we can help, Dannielle.

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