Southfield Public Library temporarily closed due to ‘possible COVID-19 exposure’ Officials say deep cleaning scheduled, library expected to reopen on Oct. 19
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Officials with the Southfield Public Library said the library will remain closed due to possible exposure of COVID-19 .
“The Southfield Public Library will remain closed through Sunday, October 18 for deep cleaning due to possible COVID-19 exposure. It is anticipated that the Library will re-open on Monday, October 19, 2020,” read a statement from officials. “In the interim, patrons are encouraged to visit the Library’s website at www.southfieldlibrary.org for numerous e-books, audio books, movies, music, children’s materials, research tools and many other resources.”
According to the library’s website , anyone with library materials are instructed to hold them until the library reopens. No fines will be assessed until then.
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