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All but 2 Staten Island public library branches are back to normal

Ken Paulsen/Staten Island Advance By Ken Paulsen/Staten Island Advance Staten Island Advance
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on November 04, 2012 at 8:36 PM, updated November 04, 2012 at 8:45 PM
library.JPG The South Beach branch of the New York Public Library, like the Dongan Hills branch, remains closed as a result of Hurricane Sandy. Library officials are aiming to re-open both as soon as possible.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The New York Public Library has been inching closer to normalcy since Hurricane Sandy decimated the borough and the city last week. Monday marks another step back for the system, which is a lifeline to culture and literacy for thousands.

All but two Staten Island branches will be open Monday -- the Dongan Hills and South Beach branches remain closed. "The Library is working to get those branches open as soon as possible," the system reported in an email Sunday. There may be some slight adjustments to regular hours, however.

Since last week, the library system's facilities team has worked to repair minor damage, clearing debris and battling power outages. The system was completely shut down last Monday-Wednesday, and has gradually re-opened branches since Thursday.

Library officials report that since then, "New Yorkers are charging their phones, using the Internet, enjoying free programming, reading books and just talking to their neighbors" at individual branches.

The library has extended the due dates for books -- and waived fines -- on 390,000 items that were due between Oct. 26 and Nov. 11 until November 13.
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