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Maintenance Temporarily Closes Ocean City Library

The library is closed for HVAC work as of Sept. 3, and the project is expected to be completed within three weeks.

"After careful consideration and consultation with the construction team, library personnel have decided that for safety and efficiency, the entire library will remain closed during the project," city officials said.
"After careful consideration and consultation with the construction team, library personnel have decided that for safety and efficiency, the entire library will remain closed during the project," city officials said. (Veronica Flesher/Patch)

OCEAN CITY, NJ — The Ocean City Free Public Library is closed for HVAC maintenance as of Sept. 3, and it could be closed for three weeks.

"After careful consideration and consultation with the construction team, library personnel have decided that for safety and efficiency, the entire library will remain closed during the project," city officials said.

But while the library is closed, the meeting rooms will remain open, and items can still be checked out using curbside pickup - just note that curbside pickup may take longer than usual.

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The project is expected to be completed within three weeks.

"We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to improve our facilities," officials said.

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