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California Fires Affect Libraries, Staff, and ServicesCalifornia librarians and staff members are offering comfort and assistance to those suffering from the effects of the devastating fires that have spread throughout the southern portion of the state.In Escondido, library storytellers entertained children at Faith Emmanuel Church, which is being used as an evacuee shelter and is providing food, showers, and access to insurance agents for families of the Valley Center and Ramona neighborhoods. The city’s bookmobile also gave away free books to the children. “The point of us coming is to show these kids that they can dream and escape and smile and just be kids during this rough time,” Library Literacy Coordinator Josephine Jones said in the October 29 Escondido North County Times. At San Diego County Library, all 32 branches, mobile libraries, and the administrative headquarters were closed October 27–28 due to the fire danger and air polluted with ash. Other public and academic libraries have had to close temporarily during the emergency. SDCL Principal Librarian Ellen Zyroff told American Libraries that at least three and possibly seven staff members have lost homes in the fires. She said the San Diego County Credit Union is accepting donations on their behalf. Posted November 3, 2003. |
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