Two Saskatoon libraries temporarily close due to increase in drug use and violence

A union representative speaking on behalf of Saskatoon library workers says members at two locations have been dealing with an influx of drugs and violence while trying to do their jobs.Cara Stelmaschuk with Canadian Union Public Employees 2669 says issues have caused both the Frances Morrison Central Library and Dr. Freda Ahenakew Library to close for three weeks.She says there has been an increase in drug overdoses at the libraries over the past month, requiring staff to intervene and save people’s lives.