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Bedbugs force temporary closure of Athens-Clarke Co Library

The Athens-Clarke County Library on Baxter Street will be closed today: workers will be in the building on Baxter Street, cleaning up after the discovery of bed bugs in a chair on the facility’s second floor. The library closure means an interruption of the Friends of the Library’s annual Fall Book Sale, which will resume after the library reopens.

From the Athens-Clarke Co Library…

The Athens Regional Library System announced Thursday that the Athens-Clarke County Library’s Baxter Street location will be closed starting Friday, Sept. 30, for precautionary maintenance in the interest of safety for library visitors and staff.

The closure stems from the discovery of bed bugs on a chair on the second floor of the building on Thursday, Sept. 29.

It was determined that pre-emptive measures would ensure safety and security for library visitors and staff. Library officials made the decision to close the building out of an abundance of caution. The building closed early on Thursday, Sept. 29.

On Thursday, Sept. 29, library officials assessed the building’s interior, created a precautionary action plan, and contacted a vendor for cleaning and pest control.

Updates will be posted on the library’s website at athenslibrary.org/Athens and on the library’s social media at www.facebook.com/AthensClarkeLibrary.

Patrons are encouraged to use the library’s online resources at athenslibrary.org, or visit other Athens Regional Library System locations while the Athens-Clarke County Library is closed.

The Friends of the Athens-Clarke County Library’s Fall Book Sale will resume once the library reopens.

The Athens-Clarke County Library is located at 2025 Baxter Street, Athens. For information, visit athenslibrary.org/athens.

Tim Bryant

Tim Bryant

Tim Bryant hosts Classic City Today, 6-10 weekday mornings on 98.7FM & AM 1340 WGAU in Athens.

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