The Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) in Colorado Springs, Colo., temporarily closed several of its facilities after traces of methamphetamine were detected. Specifically the drug was found in the restrooms of the East Library and the Special Collections Carnegie Library, the latter located in the Penrose Library complex.
❗Closure alert❗ Penrose Library and Mobile Library Services
Penrose Library is closed, and Mobile Library Services are cancelled today, Sat., Feb. 18 due to unforeseen circumstances. pic.twitter.com/ESVHsbpyDw
— Pikes Peak Library District (@ppld) February 18, 2023
In a statement, the PPLD specified the range of methamphetamine contamination found at both locations:
Samples taken from East Library and the Special Collections Carnegie Library showed that one restroom in each location contained contamination at levels measuring above the minimum limit that the state has set for residential buildings of 0.25 micrograms per 100 centimeters, but below the maximum threshold of 0.5 micrograms per 100 centimeters.
The PPLD stated that they are cooperating with the authorities, and they confirmed that the libraries will remain closed until at least the end of next week.
❗Closure Alert❗ Penrose Library and Mobile Library Services
Penrose Library is closed and all Mobile Library stops are cancelled for the remainder of the week for testing. Please stay tuned on our website for further information and updates. pic.twitter.com/6jbpoLrANv
— Pikes Peak Library District (@ppld) February 20, 2023
