The Athens-Clarke County Library announced late Monday that the library would remain closed through Saturday after bed bugs were discovered on a second-story chair last Thursday, library officials said.
According to Public Information Officer Rhiannon Eades, pest control work is being carried out to keep the building safe from the insects.
On Sunday the library will open again at the usual times from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m
The closure also affected the Friends of the Library’s annual fall book sale. Sales will also resume once the library opens.
Library officials don’t know who brought the bugs into the house, Eades said.
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During the closure period, Eades said no overdue book fines will be incurred and all books held for readers will be extended for collection. The library also has an outside mailbox for returning books.
Eades said people can also visit the library’s other branches and digital services are available online.
The library issued a statement saying the closure was made to ensure the safety of visitors and staff. The building closed early Thursday, September 29.
