California: Fights Prompt New Hours At Desert Hot Springs Library, Closing Time Now 3 p.m.

The Desert Hot Springs Library is part of the Riverside County Library System.
From the The Desert Sun:

Recurring fights among teenagers, including one where a security guard was injured, have prompted the Desert Hot Springs Library to close just as kids would be heading there after school.
The county-run public library announced last week it will not stay open past 3 p.m. because of safety concerns. Officials hope the change is temporary.
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“Over the past several months, there have been multiple incidents, and they have been increasing in severity and frequency,” said Barbara Howison, library administrator for Riverside County.

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Note: The new hours are now listed on the Desert Hot Springs Library Facebook Page

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