Othello library expands hours
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The Mid-Columbia Libraries system, which includes a branch in Othello, shown here, began extended hours Monday.
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OTHELLO — The Othello branch of the Mid-Columbia Libraries, 101 E. Main St., extended its hours starting Monday.
The library is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. It’s one of nine branches in the 12-library system to extend its hours, according to a press release from Mid-Columbia Libraries.
Executive director and head librarian Kyle Cox said in a press release the goal is to increase service for library patrons. Library officials studied peak visiting times, analyzed circulation data and sought comment from library patrons, community members and the system’s board of directors.
The Othello library was opened in 1995 and refurbished in 2003, according to the system’s website. Along with the collection of books, audiobooks and other materials, the library offers public access to computers and free Wi-Fi. Curbside pickup for materials is available, and people can get up to five pages of material per day printed for free.
Other libraries with extended hours include two branches in Kennewick, two in Pasco, one in Richland and the branches in Prosser, Basin City and Benton City.
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