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Setauket Library Closes Indefinitely Due to Mold Crisis

5/12/2025

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The Emma S. Clark Memorial Library in Setauket has shut its doors indefinitely after mold was discovered in its heating and ventilation system. Following reports of a musty smell, the library closed on May 1 for urgent repairs. As mold remediation continues, the lack of a reopening timeline has left the community feeling frustrated and anxious for their beloved library's return.

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Story summary

The Emma S. Clark Memorial Library in Setauket has shut its doors indefinitely after mold was discovered in its heating and ventilation system. Following reports of a musty smell, the library closed on May 1 for urgent repairs. As mold remediation continues, the lack of a reopening timeline has left the community feeling frustrated and anxious for their beloved library's return.