(KAIR)--The city of Atchison is working with its insurance company to fix damage to the roof of the Atchison Library.

Strong winds Monday afternoon ripped portions of copper sheeting off the library's roof prompting the closure of the library and the surrounding streets around the library.

Although no injuries were reported following the damage, pieces of the metal sheeting did fall on the sidewalk outside the 4th Street entrance of the library.

Atchison City Manager Trey Cocking said the city sought assistance from three different contractors yesterday to get the copper sheeting off the roof, but the strong winds made conditions unsafe for anyone to be on the roof.

Now, crews are working to get a temporary tarp in place.

The inside of the library also sustained minor damage.

“We did have some water damage, the floor is wet,” Cocking said. “But, largely the building is unaffected. Right now, it's just a matter of working with the insurance company, getting a temporary tarp put on. After that, getting bids and getting the rest fixed going forward.”

At this time, the Atchison Library remains closed.