Water main break causes East Hills Library to close early

The East Hills Library is shown on an overcast day in August in St. Joseph. — File photo | News-Press NOW

By Crystal Olney

Published September 15, 2025 3:12 pm

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The St. Joseph Public Library branch at East Hills closed early on Monday due to a water main break that left the building without water for several hours.

Water service at East Hills Library, located at 502 N. Woodbine Road, is not expected to be restored before a planned event Monday evening, according to a press release from the St. Joseph Public Library.

The library cancelled its bingo event that was originally set for 6 p.m. Monday.

The other branches of SJPL are open regular hours.

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Crystal Olney

Crystal Olney was promoted to executive producer and assignment editor at News-Press NOW in May 2025.
She joined the editorial staff in November 2021 as a page designer for the St. Joseph News-Press, and made the switch to the broadcast department as a producer in June 2023.