Fundraising event this Saturday to help library pay for smoke damage cleanup

NEWPORT — After a furnace malfunctioned and blew sooty smoke throughout the Goodrich Memorial Library last month, the library is now open and having a fundraising event this weekend to help pay for the damages.

After a month-long cleaning, all traces of the smoke damage are gone. Restoration Unlimited and the staff of the Goodrich have done a fantastic job restoring the library to its former glory, with new displays as well as offering regular services.

The library’s insurance will cover most of the restoration costs, but are still left with a $5,000 deductible payment.

If you would like to help, come out this Saturday to the library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., for a special day filled with activities. All events are free and open to the public with the hope that donations will be generous.

Activities will include:

10:00 a.m. – Special story time featuring “SkippyJon Jones,” and other stories, a variety of crafts for kids with a chance to win SkippyJon Jones stuffed animal.

11:00 a.m. – Music by Nate Sargent and his guitar.

1:00 p.m. – We’ll be showing a brand new movie based on the bestselling novel about an astronaut who is presumed dead, after being left behind on a journey to Mars! Starring Jeff Daniels, Matt Damon, Michael Pena.

All Day – “Know Your Library Better Challenge.”

All Day – Bake Sale.

Raffle tickets on sale, and prizes include: 3 month Wellness Center membership, PumpHouse tickets for 4, Greens fee at Orleans Country Club, and more.