On occasion, inclement weather or other unusual conditions may prevent the Library from opening, may require a delayed opening, or may require an early closure. However, maximum effort will be made to maintain regular library operating hours. Situations which may result in closing the library may include, but are not limited to, inclement weather, a power outage, a failure of the building heating system, flooding, and unsafe or unhealthy conditions. The Library must have at least three staff members to be open. The primary criteria for any decision will be the safety of Library staff and patrons.

If any situation occurs that warrants an unscheduled closure, the Library Director will contact the Chair of the Library Board of Trustees to notify them of the situation. If a decision is made by the Director to close, the Library Director will notify the necessary media outlet(s) to broadcast the closing to the general public and staff. Closing information and this policy will be posted on the library website.

Adopted by the Library Board of Trustees, November 2022.