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Office of the Commissioner GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES --------0-------- DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES 4611 Tutu Park Mall 45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted Suite 300, 2nd Floor St. Croix, VI 00840 St. Thomas, VI 00802 (340) 773-1082 (340) 774-3320 dpnr.vi.gov CONTACT: Jamal Nielsen, Media Relations Coordinator jamal.nielsen@dpnr.vi.gov Wednesday, July 22, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FLORENCE WILLIAMS PUBLIC LIBRARY TEMPORARILY CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) announces that the Florence Williams Public Library in Christiansted, St. Croix, is temporarily closed due to unforeseen circumstances and will remain closed until further notice. The temporary closure is necessary to address issues affecting the library's operations and to ensure the safety and well-being of patrons and staff. DPNR and the Division of Libraries, Archives, and Museums are actively working to resolve the matter as quickly as possible. …
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Office of the Commissioner GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES --------0-------- DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES 4611 Tutu Park Mall 45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted Suite 300, 2nd Floor St. Croix, VI 00840 St. Thomas, VI 00802 (340) 773-1082 (340) 774-3320 dpnr.vi.gov CONTACT: Jamal Nielsen, Media Relations Coordinator jamal.nielsen@dpnr.vi.gov Wednesday, July 22, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FLORENCE WILLIAMS PUBLIC LIBRARY TEMPORARILY CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) announces that the Florence Williams Public Library in Christiansted, St. Croix, is temporarily closed due to unforeseen circumstances and will remain closed until further notice. The temporary closure is necessary to address issues affecting the library's operations and to ensure the safety and well-being of patrons and staff. DPNR and the Division of Libraries, Archives, and Museums are actively working to resolve the matter as quickly as possible. “We understand the important role the Florence Williams Public Library plays in serving the community and regret any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause,” Commissioner Oriol said. “Our priority is to ensure that the facility is able to safely and effectively serve the public before reopening.” DPNR will provide updates regarding the library's status and reopening date as additional information becomes available. Community members are encouraged to monitor DPNR communication channels for the latest updates. For additional information, please contact the DPNR at (340) 773-1082.