Much of the country had snowy and blizzard conditions recently.  Lots of libraries closed.  So begins the ever popular debate, whether to close or stay open.  Personally, I think it is a hard call.  I don’t think libraries should necessarily close because the schools do.  But I do think maybe you should if they are advising no travel.  On the other hand, I am also a firm believer in “libraries as an essential service,” which may mean serving as a shelter for folks in a snow emergency.

A library in Connecticut regrets their “essential service” status, in the light of the recent blizzard.  What do you think?