Cumberland County libraries to close Oct. 23 for staff training

All public libraries in Cumberland County will be closed on Wednesday, Oct. 23, for continuing education classes for library staff.

"The Cumberland County Library System strives to maintain a high level of service for our library users. Staff attend this annual training event so they can stay up to date on essential skills that affect the way we serve our communities," Executive Director Carolyn Blatchley said in a press release. "Although our physical library buildings are closed, online services such as the library catalog, research databases, eBooks, and our automated telephone circulation system will continue to be available."

Items will not be due on Oct. 23. Normal operating hours at all locations will resume on Thursday, Oct. 24. For those who do visit while libraries are closed, all locations have either outdoor return bins or depository slots to return items.

For a list of all library locations and hours, other closures, and information on using library services by phone or internet, visit www.cumberlandcountylibraries.org .