For immediate release:
EDMONTON, AB, March 2, 2016 – As a result of issues with lighting fixtures, EPL has temporarily closed the Mill Woods branch. This closure is a precaution to ensure the safety of customers and staff while work crews assess the situation.
The city-owned 25,000 square foot facility opened in June 2015.The City of Edmonton and EPL are working diligently to open the Mill Woods branch as soon as possible.
Returns cannot be accepted at the branch during the closure. Customers can visit epl.ca, check their online account or call 780-496-7000 for information regarding their holds.
Mill Woods customers can visit one of EPL’s 19 other locations, including nearby Meadows and Whitemud Crossing. Information about the re-opening of the Mill Woods branch will be shared once a date is confirmed.
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About the Edmonton Public Library
The Edmonton Public Library (EPL) is proud to be 2014 Library of the Year! We’ve come a long way since 1913 when books were all you could find on our shelves… and we’re just getting started! Today, EPL carries everything you care about. We are Edmonton’s largest lender of all manner of information and entertainment. Our professionally trained staff take you beyond Google with the knowledge, discernment and desire to help you navigate a universe of information. The second most visited place in Edmonton, every year EPL hosts over 14 million in-branch and online visits across our 20 branches and website. We deliver our incredible content to you everywhere – in the library, at home or on your handheld device. Unmatched access and unrivalled value – that is today’s EPL. EPL is a registered charity and relies on donations to enhance services. Spread the words. www.epl.ca/give
Edmonton Public Library media contact
Heather McIntyre
Marketing Communications Specialist
Edmonton Public Library
O: 780-496-7055
M: 780-819-4337
E: hmcintyre@epl.ca
City of Edmonton media contact
Holly Budd
A/Communications Manager
City of Edmonton, Integrated Infrastructure Services
O: 780-442-2104
M: 780-221-1189
E: holly.budd@edmonton.ca
