HANNIBAL (WGEM) - Crews had a large crane at the Hannibal Free Public Library on Tuesday.

The new roof has an added story with a slanted roof to help prevent water damage.

The old roof has had leaking issues since 2017.

The project should be completed by mid-September. (WGEM Staff)

The library will be open and closed for the next few weeks as construction allows.

“We’re hoping to be open tomorrow, but if something poses a safety issue we close down and our patrons, we just hope will be very patient with us, and I think a lot of them know it’s coming,” said Caitlin Greathouse, the Hannibal Free Public Library Director.

The cost of the new roof is about $600,000 and it was made possible thanks to fundraising and a donation from a former employee.

The library said there will be no pe

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