Key takeaways:
- The Englewood Library in Colorado was closed due to methamphetamine contamination.
- The Boulder Library also closed its doors last month due to a similar issue.
- The Englewood Library is expected to remain closed until the contamination is cleaned up and the facility is deemed safe.
The Englewood Library in Colorado has been closed for the second time in a month due to methamphetamine contamination. City spokesman Chris Harguth said the library was shut down within a couple of hours of receiving test results Wednesday showing that the contamination in the facility’s restrooms exceeded state thresholds.
Signs were placed on the outside doors of the library to advise visitors that the library and a restroom were closed due to the contamination. Other spaces such as countertops also tested positive for lower levels of the drug and will require specialized cleaning.
The Englewood Library is not the only library in Colorado to be affected by meth contamination. Last month, the Boulder Library closed its doors for a similar issue. The Boulder Library is currently in the process of testing and cleaning the facility.
The Englewood Library is now considering new protocols to prevent similar issues from occurring in the future. City officials are also looking into ways to ensure that the library is safe for visitors and staff.
The Englewood Library is expected to remain closed until the contamination is cleaned up and the facility is deemed safe. The city is working with local authorities to determine when the library can reopen. In the meantime, library staff are encouraging patrons to use the library’s online services.
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