Rockrimmon Library temporarily closes due to flooding damage
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - The Pikes Peak Library District was forced to temporarily close the Rockrimmon branch due to flooding.
Friday morning, the PPLD announced the Rockrimmon Library was closed because of flood damage it sustained during the recent storm. Over six inches of water pooled up in the back parking lot, seeping through the back doors of the library.
The branch first announced a day closure Thursday, June 22, saying it was closed due to water damage from Wednesday's storm. The longer closure was announced Friday, and is indefinite. Rockrimmon branch manager says that a restoration team will examine the building next week to evaluate when it can open.
As of now, they have de-humidifiers sucking gallons of water from the carpet, and they have re-arranged books, shelves and furniture away from wet carpet. Members can drop books off at the dropbox behind the building.
The staff has been re-located to other branches for work as they await news of re-opening.
The Rockrimmon Library serves the area of Colorado Springs northwest of I-25, near Rockrimmon Open Space. The PPLD said updates will be posted on the library district's website.
