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<p>KINGSTON &#8212; The Hoyt Library has been closed for a month for repairs needed after severe water damage occurred during an Oct. 11 storm.</p><p>That&#8217;s the bad news.</p><p>The good news is that the repairs are nearing completion and the library should reopen within a couple of weeks &#8212; in fact, a target date has been set for Dec. 3, but library officials are cautiously optimistic of making that date.</p><p>The Hoyt Library&#8217;s Board of Directors posted a message on social media, thanking patrons for their &#8220;understanding and patience during this time.&#8221;</p><p>The post goes on to say that the library has been in the process of making necessary repairs and when additional damages were uncovered, more time was needed to correct all before reopening.</p><p>The message said the new target date to reopen the library is Dec. 3.</p><p>&#8220;However, as we move forward with repairs, this date may change,&#8221; the post states.</p><p>Updates will be given as more information is gathered. Late fees will not be charged during the time that the library is closed and all programs have been canceled for the time being.</p><p>Kingston Municipal Administrator Paul Keating said it was his understanding that the library suffered significant damage during a severe storm on Oct. 11. He said water leaked through the roof, windows and edging of the new section of the library on Wyoming Avenue. Keating said a contractor has been working at the library for several weeks.</p><p>&#8220;As far as I understand, insurance is paying for the repairs and the library will reopen soon,&#8221; Keating said. &#8220;We all want to see this wonderful community resource open its doors as soon as possible.&#8221;</p><p>Keating said the library&#8217;s board of directors will meet soon to finalize plans for the reopening.</p><p>Attempts to reach library officials were unsuccessful Monday.</p><style>
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<div class="neCaption">Men work on the new side of the Hoyt Library near some large windows. The library remains closed while repair work nears competition. </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo0>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/web1_TTL112018Hoyt1-1.jpg</photo0><caption0>Men work on the new side of the Hoyt Library near some large windows. The library remains closed while repair work nears competition. </caption0><photoCredit0>Aimee Dilger | Times Leader </photoCredit0></div><div class="neFile"><img class="neImage" src="https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/web1_TTL112018Hoyt3-1.jpg">
<div class="neCaption">A sign on the door of the Hoyt Library explains the library has been closed for remodeling. The library was damaged when water leaked during a storm on Oct. 11. </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo1>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/web1_TTL112018Hoyt3-1.jpg</photo1><caption1>A sign on the door of the Hoyt Library explains the library has been closed for remodeling. The library was damaged when water leaked during a storm on Oct. 11. </caption1><photoCredit1>Aimee Dilger | Times Leader </photoCredit1></div><div class="neFile"><img class="neImage" src="https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/web1_TTL112018Hoyt2-1.jpg">
<div class="neCaption">The Hoyt Library, Wyoming Avenue in Kingston, has been closed for more than one month as repairs are being done to damage incurred when water leaks were discovered in the new section of the building on Oct. 11. </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo2>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/web1_TTL112018Hoyt2-1.jpg</photo2><caption2>The Hoyt Library, Wyoming Avenue in Kingston, has been closed for more than one month as repairs are being done to damage incurred when water leaks were discovered in the new section of the building on Oct. 11. </caption2><photoCredit2>Aimee Dilger | Times Leader </photoCredit2></div></div>
<div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Bill O&#8217;Boyle</p><p>boboyle@www.timesleader.com</p></bylineMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><factboxMeta></factboxMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><shirttailMeta><p>Reach Bill O&#8217;Boyle at 570-991-6118 or on Twitter @TLBillOBoyle.</p></shirttailMeta></div>

Hoyt Library repairs near completion; will reopen soon