Smoke in Library Update

On Friday, March 13, a local power outage caused a malfunction in Morrisson-Reeves Library’s back elevator, resulting in significant smoke in the building. All staff and patrons were safely evacuated. The library was closed for the rest of the day to allow for proper ventilation. Fortunately, there was no fire and no structural damage.

We would like to extend our gratitude to Richmond Fire Department, Centerville Fire/Rescue, and Richmond Police Department. Their quick arrival and swift action in identifying the issue and shutting down power to the elevator ensured the safety of our building and patrons.

The library has been thoroughly ventilated so Morrisson-Reeves Library will reopen for normal operating hours on Saturday. Our back elevator will remain out of service until repairs can be completed.