Spencer Research Library to close shortly following fire

The Spencer Research Library will be closed Saturday, Jan. 22 and Saturday, Jan. 29. Staff will be completing building maintenance on damage from a fire that happened in a spare room on Jan. 7, said Bill Crowe, Spencer librarian. The building will remain open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Spencer Research Library is north of Strong Hall.

 

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