UPDATE (3/17): The Steele Memorial Library in Elmira will reopen Tuesday, after plumbing issues forced it to close last week.

According to library staff, the Elmira location will resume its normal Tuesday hours, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

UPDATE 3:30 p.m. (3/13): Staff at the Steele Memorial Library shared with WENY News that the library is closed due to plumbing issues.

A piece of pipe broke off and is blocking an underground pipe about 80 feet from the building, stopping water from flowing to the building, per staff.

Crews will have to dig up the street in order to make the repair. Service is scheduled for next Monday, but no word at this time as to when plumbing will be restored.

The library cannot be open to the public without water or bathrooms.

The library says updates will be posted to their website, when available.

ELMIRA, NY (WENY) -- Steele Memorial Library in Elmira is closed until further notice, due to an emergency.

While the exact circumstances were not provided, the library posted on its Facebook page just after 2PM Thursday, saying it must close effective immediately, and hopes to re-open early next week.

During this time, all events and programs are canceled. Other locations in the Chemung County Library District remain open.