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Mill Woods library to reopen Monday after safety concerns force closure

The Edmonton Public Library has temporarily closed its Mill Woods branch over what it called "issues with lighting fixtures.". Phil Rampersaud, Global News

EDMONTON – The Edmonton Public Library (EPL) will reopen its Mill Woods branch Monday, March 7 at 10 a.m. after it was temporarily closed as a precaution over what it called “issues with lighting fixtures.”

In a news release sent out Wednesday, the EPL said the closure was prompted by safety concerns for both staff and customers but did not provide more details.

The Mill Woods branch is a 2,300 square-metre facility only opened in June.

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The city said crews are assessing the situation and working to reopen the branch as soon as possible.

As of Friday, March 4, library returns were once again being accepted in the book drop on the north side of the facility.

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Any impacted library users can find more information on their accounts or holds at epl.ca or by calling 780.496.7000.

*EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally published March 2 and was updated March 4 with information on the reopening date.

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