Refreshments and mittens provided by Chatham-Kent Public Library on January 30, 2019. (Photo via Chatham-Kent Public Library Facebook) Refreshments and mittens provided by Chatham-Kent Public Library on January 30, 2019. (Photo via Chatham-Kent Public Library Facebook)
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Chatham-Kent Library extends hours during cold

All branches of the Chatham-Kent Public Library will be open again today, in hopes of providing a warm location for anyone that needs to get out of the cold.

Extended hours will be offered on Thursday at the following branches:

•Merlin: 3 p.m. until 8 p.m.

•Thamesville: Noon until 5 p.m.

•Wallaceburg: 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

•Wheatley: 3 p.m. until 8 p.m.

The following branches will be open their regular hours:

•Blenheim: Noon until 8 p.m.

•Bothwell: 3 p.m. until 8 p.m.

•Tilbury: Noon until 8 p.m.

•Ridgetown: Noon until 8 p.m.

•Dresden: Noon until 8 p.m.

•Chatham: 9 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Wind chills in the are expected to dip down to -29 C throughout the day with the risk of frostbite developing within minutes. Library staff said they are happy to open the doors to help anyone needing a warm place to go during one of the coldest days of the year.

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