Due to extreme weather, all Madison Public Library locations will be closing at 4 p.m. today. We hope to reopen tomorrow for regular open hours, but will post on our web site at http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org.

Even before we close, we recognize that returning library books or picking up holds are not top priority in winter storm weather. If library customers are unable to pick up a hold or return an item on time due to weather, please let library staff know. Library staff will do their best to credit any late charges or to replace lapsed holds - for today, and all days affected by exceptional weather.

And now is a good time to remind library customers that:

any item returned to any book drop before the library opens is considered returned the previous day

customers can renew most items online at http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org (choose "LINKcat") or via Telecirc at 261-9851. Items must be renewed by 10 p.m. on the day that they are due.

We wish all Madisonians a safe and warm evening.