MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY'S FREE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Curbside & In-Person Hours
Tues: 10 am - 2 pm
Thurs: 10 am - 2 pm
Fri: noon - 4 pm
Hours are subject to change

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