All 30 San Antonio Public Library locations will be closed Monday, Oct. 10, but not in celebration of the upcoming federal holiday.
Instead, all library staff will undergo mandatory training, according to a press release.
Although reference services will be unavailable, book drops will remain open and outdoor Wi-Fi hotspots will be available during regular operating hours. The Public Library’s online digital collections also will remain accessible.
The libraries will re-open for normal operations Tuesday, Oct. 11.
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