85°F
weather icon Clear

Las Vegas-Clark County libraries closing again due to coronavirus

Updated December 12, 2020 - 8:20 pm

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District announced Saturday night that it will temporarily close all branches starting Wednesday “to stem the increasing spread of the COVID-19 virus across the Las Vegas Valley.”

In a statement, the district said it “anticipates reopening with full services on Monday, January 4, 2021.” It will also close curbside pick-up services.

The district said customers can return all books and materials at library branch book drops during the closure. Fees for late items will be waived.

“Closing our libraries is a difficult decision, as our mission is to serve the public, particularly during these challenging times,” said Fred James, acting executive director of the Library District.

“We have closely followed the governor’s guidelines to remain open and provide much-needed services, such as student tutoring and distance learning programs, and career support services for those who may be looking for a job,” James noted in the statement. “However, with the escalating infection rate, we feel it is imperative that we temporarily close, out of an abundance of caution for our most vulnerable employees and customers.”

In March, at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the district closed all of its 25 branches in Clark County before reopening in June.

Future updates will be announced on the district’s website and social media pages.

THE LATEST
Welcome to Las Vegas’ housing crisis in 2024

Industry experts, analysts, stakeholders and even the government agree, the valley is mirred in a serious problem.

Where are the coworking spaces in Las Vegas?

Outside of working in coffee shops and at home, here is a list of coworking office spaces in the Las Vegas Valley.

Pollsters say border issues may be driving force for Latino voters this fall

While inflation and cost of living remain the top issue among registered Latino voters in Nevada, a sample of them polled in May chose immigration and border policy as their leading concern outside their economic priorities, according to findings released Tuesday.

 
Armed man killed by Las Vegas police identified

The Clark County coroner’s office identified a man who was shot and killed by police after he allegedly pointed a rifle at officers in a downtown apartment complex.