Many Libraries Closed in Sickout

Dozens of Los Angeles County libraries were closed today as hundreds of librarians and support staff staged a sickout that added to the nearly 3,000 welfare office workers who remained on strike against the county for the second day.

Exactly how many libraries would shut down throughout the day was unclear because of staggered opening times, but County Librarian Linda F. Crismond said as many as 69 facilities could be closed or have services limited by the sickout. Crismond said at least 22 branches would stay open, including the six regional libraries.