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Posted on: February 18, 2021

Curbside Services at Roanoke Public Library Branches Suspended on Thursday

Curbside services at all Roanoke Public Library branches throughout the City are suspended  today, Feb. 18, 2021, due to weather conditions. Curbside service will resume on Friday, Feb. 19, weather permitting.

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