The Houston Public Library has announced plans to reopen the Eleanor Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library in a press release.
The announcement comes two weeks after it closed. The City of Houston was expected to begin a relocation effort for the library, but it will now be reopening at the same location.
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The library is slated to reopen its doors on April 15, with operating hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The City of Houston is hosting a “mini event” to celebrate the reopening at 10 a.m. on the opening day. The event will include short remarks from city officials, story and craft events, a 120-year anniversary limited-edition card sign-up and also book giveaways.
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Specific areas of the library will be unavailable to the public over safety concerns, but customers will still have access to amenities like books, meeting spaces, computers and outdoor Wi-Fi.
“The Freed-Montrose Library temporarily closed last month because of facility safety concerns. Following the closure, Mayor John Whitmire asked members of the library administration to meet with stakeholders and create a plan to safely reopen the building and welcome back the public to a beloved space for learning, discovery and cultural enrichment,” the City of Houston said in a statement announcing the reopening.
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For more information or assistance, customers can contact Ask HPL customer service at 832-393-1313 or visit houstonlibrary.org.
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