Reopening

Reopening Date: Dec. 8

New Hours (for curbside & in-person browsing):

• Tuesday 10 am - 2 pm
• Thursday 10 am - 2 pm
• Friday noon - 4 pm 

The Library will open for browsing (and eventually computer use) with:

• Reduced hours (see above)
• Limited number of visitors (total occupancy 26)
• Max. of 30 minutes per visit to ensure maximum safety for staff and patrons
• Curbside pickup will be available throughout the winter
• Appointments for elderly and medically vulnerable patrons will be offered by request
• Since we are still in the midst of a global pandemic, the board has decided to forego a grand opening celebration at this time. We hope to reschedule a big party for next spring or summer.

 COVID-19 Mitigation:

We do everything we can to ensure the health and safety of staff, volunteers, patrons and visitors (paramount!)

We are very lucky that the new building offers: 

• Lots of space for social distancing
• State-of-the-art ventilation equipment: air can be completely filtered and “renewed” every 12 minutes throughout the building.
• HEPA-filters are in place and will be changed regularly.

 Specific COVID Safety Measures: 

• Face masks are mandatory in the building (age 2+)
• Social distancing is expected throughout the building (min. 6 feet)
• Duration of library visits will be limited to 30 minutes per visitor
• Access to hand sanitizer is available at multiple locations in the building
• Acrylic screens will be provided at circulation desk
• Seating will be spaced at least 6 feet apart
• Frequently touched surfaces will be cleaned at least every two hours
• Library will be professionally cleaned once a day
• Returned library materials will be quarantined for at least 72 hours
• No overdue fines or rental fees will be charged until at least 12/31/2020

 Please click here for detailed reopening plan and here for the daily health screening for staff and volunteers 

For more information about curbside service, please click here