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Library Closings Policy

In addition to observed holidays, it is the policy of the Library to close all locations for some days which are not scheduled holidays for staff. The Library may recognize the following days:

• Easter Sunday

• Sunday prior to Memorial Day and Sunday prior to Labor Day

• Sunday prior to Fourth of July when it falls on a Monday

• December 26, January 2 and July 5, when they fall on a Monday

• Sundays adjacent to Christmas and New Year’s Day, as determined by the Director

• Close at 5 pm on Thanksgiving Eve and New Year’s Eve. The Library may also be closed for Staff In-Service Day in order that all staff may participate. The date is set by Library Administration.

All library locations will be closed on September 27, 2024 for Staff Development Day. 

Notice of the closure of individual locations due to unsafe conditions or maintenance issues will be posted on the Library’s website and social media pages. Approved by the Library Board of Trustees, August 21, 2018.

2024 HolidaysClosed Dates
EasterSunday, March 31
Solar EclipseMonday, April 8
Memorial DaySunday, May 26 & Monday, May 27
Fourth of JulyThursday, July 4
Labor DaySunday, September 1 & Monday, September 2
Staff Development Day Friday, September 27
ThanksgivingClosed at 5 PM on Wednesday, November 27 & Closed on Thursday, November 28
ChristmasTuesday, December 24 & Wednesday, December 25
New Year’s (2025)Tuesday, December 31 & Wednesday, January 1
Happy Holidays! All library locations will be closed on Dec. 24, Dec. 25, and Jan. 1. All locations will close at 5 PM on Dec. 31. (Our Richland Mall Ontario branch will close at 4 PM). First Call 2-1-1 is available 24/7, 365 days a year.