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Walnut Creek Library Closed Friday, Saturday
Contra Costa County Library officials cited staffing shortages as the reason for the two-day closure.
WALNUT CREEK, CA — The Walnut Creek branch library is closed Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5-6, because of staffing shortages, Contra Costa County Library officials said.
The closures were announced Thursday in a social media post and library officials did not explain the staffing shortages.
"For those who would like to come to a branch in person on Friday or Saturday, please consider one of our other nearby branches, including the new Pleasant Hill Library, Ygnacio Valley, Concord, Clayton, and Lafayette," library officials said.
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The Walnut Creek branch at 1644 N. Broadway is typically open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and is closed on Sundays. The library is next open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday, according to the library system.
Bay City News Service contributed to this report.
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