HAMPTON, Va. — Mold remediation at Hampton's main library branch is impacting voting in the city. The library announced at the end of August it would be closing to address a mold issue.

Thursday, signs remained on the doors at the library saying the library was closed for maintenance.

“The remediation process is ongoing. We’re making good progress," said Hampton Public Information Officer Mike Holtzclaw.

The city would not allow anyone but the crew doing the work into the library, so News 3 isn’t able to show you the mold or the work being done to remove it.

Thursday, News 3 was getting a better understanding of the problem.

“I believe it was structural," Holtzclaw said when asked where the mold was found. "As part of the remediation process, all books and material are being assessed.

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