I am going to cry.

ETA: Thank you so much to those who have donated so far!!

Edited to Add: I’m making this sticky because I will be accepting BOOK donations from those who want to give. So will Shiloh Walker (who has a PO Box, thus prefers books sent to her).  All genres, age levels and fiction/non are being sought.

Please consider donating, even if it’s duplicate copies, or books you bought and didn’t read or your used books trade in pile. Our librarians and community are very grateful.

Edited to Add again (8-7-09): Here’s an update from a local news station. The main branch of the library is going to be closed until sometimes after Labor Day. At this point damage is estimated at $5 million and over 50,000 books not to mention boilers, elevators, computers and three, not two, Bookmobiles.)

This is the main branch of the Louisville Free Public Library: (picture from this site)

I think I am more upset about this than the leaking in my own house.

At this point they are estimating a loss of 10,000 books, computers, equipment and both Book-mobiles. This branch of the library is over a hundred years old. They are working now to remove the water, clean and dry the building to prevent mold.

Donations to the Library recovery effort may be sent to:
The Library Foundation
301 York St.
Louisville, KY  40203
or call (502) 574-1709