What’s that smell? Covert library closes after mysterious odor

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What’s that smell? Covert library closes after mysterious odor

The Van Buren District Library has temporarily closed its Covert branch after reports of an intermittent, off-putting odor that staff have been unable to trace. Executive Director Dan Hutchins said the smell — described as musty or stale — has been noticed on and off since mid-June, but in recent weeks it has been occurring more often. “We don’t believe it’s a health hazard,” Hutchins said, “but we don’t want to invite the public into a smelly …