Flooding forces downtown Boise library to close, but not for long. What happened?
Those wanting to check out a book may have been disappointed Tuesday, as library staff turned people away from the downtown Boise Public Library branch due to flooding. Luckily, the library plans to quickly reopen.
The Boise library announced on its social media accounts and website Tuesday that the downtown location would be closed until further notice due to flooding caused by a broken sprinkler pipe.
Shivaun Korfanta, Boise Library spokesperson, told the Idaho Statesman that the sprinkler pipe broke in the first floor’s ongoing construction zone around 1:45 p.m., causing “minor flooding in the first floor entrance area.”
“The clean-up crews got right on it, and there was very little damage,” Korfanta said by email.
The library plans to reopen at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Korfanta said the pipe break was connected to an issue that occurred during the library’s ongoing construction.
The first floor of the library has been closed since September for remodeling, with an expected reopening timeline of nine to 12 months. The construction plan includes upgrading electrical, plumbing and heating and cooling systems, making changes to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It’s also adding family restrooms in Youth Services, according to the library’s website.
Visitors have been able to continue using the second and third floors.
