Canal Fulton Library reduces hours Independent staff report CANAL FULTON A decrease in patrons visiting the library has prompted Canal Fulton Public Library to reduce its hours. Library Director David Brown said since the library building reopened to patrons on July 6, they have seen fewer patrons coming in later in the day. The library is closing an hour earlier Monday through Thursday, staying open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hours will remain the same 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The new hours went into effect Monday and remain until further notice. “With more people staying home, working from home, and accessing our digital resources which are available 24 hours a day, the overall number of people coming into the building has declined,” Brown said.