Scott Tady, Beaver County Radio

SEWICKLEY — The Sewickley Public Library remains temporarily closed due to water damage.

An overnight failure to a heating/air-conditioning coil on Sept. 19 caused “significant” water damage in several areas, including the library’s upstairs Community Room, the non-fiction and computer areas in Adult Reference downstairs, as well as adjacent staff work areas, according to a post on the library’s website.

Most of the damage was to ceilings, drywall, shelving and flooring.

“Only a very small percentage of the non-fiction print and audio collections were damaged (about 100 items),” the website post said.

“We hope to open as soon as possible,” the post said. “As we learn more, all updates will be shared here on our website.” which is www.sewickleylibrary.org.

The library’s outside book drop remains open for the return of books and other library materials.

Contracted repair crews have been on-site since Friday with powerful fans and dehumidifiers to dry out the affected areas.

The Broadside Terrace Garden Party planned for outside the library this Thursday will take place, weather permitting.