Why did the Sebastopol Library Close?

June 15, 2026

The Library was proactively closed to the public on Thursday June 4 after a staff member observed peeling wallpaper in the Staff Work Room and Teen Reading Area. Library staff opened sections of the walls in the affected areas after investigating peeling and other signs of moisture intrusion. During that process, mold was discovered within the wall cavities.

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