BERLIN — Like many organizations, the Berlin Public Library faced several challenges as part of the COVID-19 pandemic but has come through that experience stronger and with a number of new improvements for patrons.
The library reopened its upper section to the public on July 19, and patrons will notice a number of changes when they enter the library.
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