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The Byram Shubert Library will reopen on Monday, August 23 after a two-week closure for carpet installation. Children are encouraged to visit the branch to pick up any last minute summer reading titles before Greenwich Public Schools begin on August 31. "We're very pleased with the new carpet. The work was completed efficiently within the timeframe. The Library is ready for business and to resume its schedule of activities," said Library Director Carol Mahoney.

The Byram Shubert Library will be closed from August 7-22, 2010 to allow crews to move furnishings, relocate computer equipment and wiring, remove old carpet and install the new. The work is projected to take two weeks.

Although it was installed just over a year ago, the carpet at the Byram Shubert Library is already worn and frayed in areas and shows stains. The Building Committee discovered that the carpet installed at the Byram Shubert Library was not the carpet specified by the architect. As a result, the carpet manufacturer has agreed to pay for the cost of new carpeting and the installer will cover the costs of removal and installation. The Library will be responsible for only the cost for site preparation, cleaning and additional work including installation of extra backing to protect the new carpet.

"August is typically a quieter time for libraries. This timeframe will allow for the work to be completed after Summer Reading ends and before school begins," said Greenwich Library Director Carol Mahoney.

During the closure, Byram Shubert Library patrons may visit the Main Library or Cos Cob Library. The book drop at the Byram branch will be emptied frequently for the convenience of the patrons. All reserved items will be transferred to the Main Library for pickup. All fines will be waived for Byram Shubert Library patrons during the closure period.

For more information, please contact the Byram Shubert Library at (203) 531-0426.

The State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) and FEMA are lending a hand to those that qualify for federal and state disaster assistance. Residents who suffered damages and losses as a result of March 12 to May 17 storms and flooding can apply for assistance immediately by logging on to www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362 (FEMA).

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The following are suggested resources to learn more about the Health Care Bill:

FAQs from The White House

What is (and Isn't) in the Healthcare Bill from US News and World Report

How different types of people will be affected from The New York Times 

Health Care Reform Bill Summary: A Look at What's in the Bill from CBS News

What does the health care bill mean to me? An interactive tool from The Washington Post

Stuck at home with the flu or a cold? It is now easier than ever to access the wealth of information and resources the Greenwich Library has to offer from your home computer. Respect the health of your fellow neighbors and the staff of the library by utilizing the Greenwich Library website, www.greenwichlibrary.org, if you are feeling under the weather.