East Providence Public Libraries Extend Closure

East Providence RI

04 January, 2021

10:40 AM

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EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — East Providence Public Libraries will now remain closed through Jan. 20 to prevent further spread of COVID-19. The city's libraries initially announced their closure for the duration of the statewide pause from Nov. 30 through Dec. 20 and made the decision on Dec. 21 to remain closed until after the holidays. The library system had already experienced a temporary closure on Nov. 9 due to a COVID-19 exposure at its main branch. The library system announced on Saturday that all locations would be closed for an additional two weeks out of an abundance of caution. The current closure includes Weaver Library, Riverside Branch, and Fuller Creative Learning Center. Although these locations will not be available for in-person browsing and activities, online services, virtual programs, and a contact free "library takeout" for holds, print jobs, and craft kits will be provided. To make an appointment for contact free services, call East Providence Public Library at 401-434-2453.