California library closes due to rise in crime impacting patrons, staff

A California library is closing until further notice over a rise in crime threatening the safety of its patrons and staff.Antioch Community Library in Antioch, California, announced on Friday that it was closing until further notice, beginning on Saturday.In a press release, the Contra Costa County Library explained that crime was the reason behind the closure. “The Contra Costa County Library has made this difficult decision after repeated dangerous incidents in the last few months that have threatened the safety and security of patrons and staff,” the Contra Costa County Library wrote…

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