Hernando County opens temporary library | News

Hernando County, Florida -- Eight months after an arson fire closed the East Hernando Branch Library a temporary place for library services has opened in eastern Hernando County.

The Hernando County Public Library System is leasing the Ridge Manor Community center until the library is repaired.

Last July, a fire caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in smoke and water damage to the library. The fire was started by an 18-year-old who was later arrested for arson.

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