Successful Move to Temporary Quarters

Link to February Cedar Rapids Gazette article, "Cedar Rapids library makes smooth move".

Excerpt:
Stationed in a cinderblock-lined corridor deep in Westdale Mall's entrails, Richardson, 64, and Lottes, 51, were among dozens of volunteers who helped move books, DVDs, and other materials from the Cedar Rapids Public Library's Westdale branch to the new Bridge Library in the former Osco Drug space.

By 4 p.m., the task of moving about 65,000 pieces was virtually complete.

"By the end of the day, I think all the material will be moved, and we'll be doing furnishings (today)," said Tamara Glise, the library's interim director. "We want to reopen as fast as we can."

Glise said it's likely The Bridge, the temporary replacement for the flood-wrecked downtown library, may open later this week, and it's certain to be operating before the Feb. 13 grand opening.