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Coronavirus: Milton Public Library To Suspend Meetings, Programs

Effective Friday, the Milton Public Library will suspend all programs and meeting room use.

MILTON, MA — The Milton Public Library will suspend all programming meeting room activity as of Friday through at least March 29. The situation will be reevaluated in the coming weeks.

"Our community's health is the library's top priority," library officials said in a statement.

The suspension comes as Milton Public Schools have canceled many large events through March 20 in community efforts to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

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Many events have been canceled or postponed across the state in recent days, including Friday's announcement that the Boston Marathon has been moved to Sept. 14.

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