Bracken Library reopens, lower level remains closed
(09/13/21 12:36pm)
Bracken Library has reopened its doors for visitors after a burst water main line closed the facility for about a week.
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Bracken Library has reopened its doors for visitors after a burst water main line closed the facility for about a week.
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Bracken Library evacuated its building at approximately 5 p.m. Sept. 5 with water seen outside the main doors.
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