Main Library to Temporarily Close on Friday, Sept 9

YOUNGSTOWN – The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) will close Main Library on Friday, September 9 to thoroughly clean the building after what appear to be bed bugs were found on the first floor. The decision to close the building was reached out of an abundance of caution so the building and grounds can be thoroughly inspected, cleaned, and remediated. The building is scheduled to reopen on Saturday, September 10.

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The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) has served the Mahoning Valley since 1880 when the Youngstown Library Association was officially created. With 15 branches across Mahoning County, including our Main Library in downtown Youngstown, the PLYMC is well known for signature services and programs like Summer Discovery and 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. The mission and values of PLYMC to “connect, inspire, and enrich” position the Library to serve our communities by preparing children for kindergarten, promoting early literacy, assisting job seekers, connecting Valley residents to technology, and providing resources for small businesses.     

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