Published by
Michelle on
July 31, 2009 in
Innovation, Library Visits, Public Libraries, Southwest and Western Slope.
Tags: grand opening, library, montrose, naturita, new, strawbale, sustainable.
The Montrose Regional Library District will be having a grand opening for the Naturita Community Library on Friday, August 7th at 107 W 1st Avenue in Naturita. Tours begin at 5pm, with a dedication and ribbon cutting at 6pm. A free community barbeque and live music will follow. The Naturita Community Library is America’s second strawbale library, and incorporates many environmentally sustainable features, including geothermal heating and cooling, and earth-based plasters.
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More information:
Paul Paladino, Director, 970-249-9656 or 970-275-2958
Amy McBride, Dvpt Officer, 970-249-9656 or 970-433-8779
Congratulations to Monica Birrer (Spanish Peaks Library Director) and staff on the grand opening of their new library. The two day event began on Friday at 11am with Library Director Monica giving a stirring thank you speech to all involved in making this project a reality. The library was then presented with the “Community Energy Project of the Year” award from the Association of Energy Engineers for the library’s innovative efforts to incorporate green features into their newly renovated building. Shortly after, State Librarian Gene Hainer, gave the keynote address, and then the ribbon was cut. Take a peek inside the library.
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