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Public Invited to Naturita on August 7th for Grand Opening of America’s Second Strawbale Library

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.

Naturita Grand Opening 7.31.09

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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