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'Library officials in Stanstead, Que., are full of gratitude after receiving
more than $140,000 in donations — including from celebrated author Louise
Penny — to help renovate the entrance to the library that straddles the border
with the United States.
"It is crazy. It's overwhelming …I have contractors starting working," said
Sylvie Boudreau, president of the library's board of trustees.
Built in 1904, the Haskell Free Library and Opera House needs to renovate an
emergency exit to become an accessible main entrance for Canadians after the
U.S. government announced it is limiting access to that entrance, which is
located steps into Derby Line, Vt.
As part of those restrictions, Canadians need a library membership to access
the building through the entrance that's located on the American side of the
border. And come Oct. 1, those restrictions will get even tougher.
Boudreau says the library will open a side entrance to the Canadian public on
Tuesday but is already looking to build a proper door soon after.'
Via Esther Schindler.
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
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https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
