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Call your local branch for more information. Torrance libraries want patrons to curl up at home with a good book — and not worry about returning them anytime soon.You can add public library book drops in the city to the ever-growing list of coronavirus-caused closures designed to help induce people to stay at home and prevent the spread of the potentially deadly COVID-19.The city will close its book drops outside public libraries indefinitely, effective Friday, April 10.And library fines for late items are suspended until further notice, so if you haven’t finished that borrowed book, compact disc or DVD yet, you have plenty of time to do so, city officials said.Libraries are closed to the public, but reference librarians are available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 310-781-7599 or LibraryReference@TorranceCA.gov.We invite you to use our commenting platform to engage in insightful conversations about issues in our community. He has worked for newspapers on the West Coast since graduating in 1987 from the University of Washington and lives in Old Torrance with his wife and two cats.

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Torrance libraries want patrons to curl up at home with a good book — and not worry about returning them anytime soon. Starting August 30, 2020, we will move all of our Axis 360 titles to Overdrive's Libby. Library staff have curated a list of financial resources to assist those who have been personally impacted by COVID-19. Visit the City's website for the latest COVID19 news at www.TorranceCa.gov/COVID19All Torrance Library locations provide walk-up service so you can pick up your holds! The Metropolitan Library System (MLS) is actively monitoring the outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. Service hours are Monday through Friday from 10am to 5pm.

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We have declared a local emergency to gain access to resources, while every department is taking part in our response to the outbreak. Or, contact our editors by emailing moderator@scng.com. Veteran journalist Nick Green is the beat reporter for the cities of Torrance, Carson and Lomita and also covers the South Bay's rapidly growing craft beer industry for the Daily Breeze.