School Closings Don't Always Mean Library Closings

Patrons often assume that the Centerville and Woodbourne Libraries are closed for school holidays like Martin Luther King Day or Presidents Day. Actually, your libraries only close for major holidays. We always try to let patrons know those dates well ahead of time, and holiday closings are always listed on our website.

School closings for inclement weather don't automatically close the library, either! There are several ways to discover if the library is closed due to emergency conditions such as severe weather or power outages.

•The first is to simply call the library at 433-8091 (Centerville) or 435-3700 (Woodbourne) for a recorded message.
•The second way is to check the library's Web site at http://www.wclibrary.info/ where closing information will be posted on the main page.
•And, finally, we also report to WHIO (channel 7), WKEF (channel 22/45), and WDTN (channel 2). If they don't list us on the ticker at the bottom of the screen, we should be included in the closings listed on the station websites--if we're closed.

When the "weather outside is frightful" and the library really is closed, patrons may still enjoy many online services such as 24/7 research assistance and homework help, data bases, and downloading selections from the digital collection!