COVID-19 Protocols

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

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

The library building is open for browsing - 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 is available throughout the winter
• Appointments for elderly and medically vulnerable patrons are 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 the summer of 2021.

 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 is limited to 30 minutes per visitor
• Access to hand sanitizer is available at multiple locations in the building
• Acrylic screens are provided at the circulation desk
• Seating is spaced at least 6 feet apart
• Frequently touched surfaces are cleaned at least every two hours
• Library is professionally cleaned once a day
• Returned library materials are quarantined for at least 72 hours
• Computer use and meeting room use is currently suspended 

 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