Chicago libraries to reopen Monday mornings

Mayor Rahm Emanuel is expected to announce today that the Chicago Public Library will return to full-day service in all neighborhood branches on Mondays this fall.

Due to budget cuts, Chicago's branch libraries were scheduled to be closed for four hours on Monday mornings during the school year.

Emanuel and Library Commissioner Brian Bannon said the department will adopt a "flexible staffing plan" to allow 76 neighborhood branches to offer full day service on Mondays without additional cost.

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