Welcome Back to Browsing!
With some minor exceptions, the library has returned to normal service. Masks are required for all unvaccinated individuals, required for all individuals in the Children’s Department, and strongly suggested for everyone.
October 7, 2020
Please wear a mask!
May 19, 2021 UPDATE: Though state mask mandates have been updated, we ask that all patrons continue to wear masks inside the library building out of consideration for children visiting the library (children under 5 cannot currently be vaccinated for COVID-19) as well as individuals who are immunocompromised.
Masks are required for all unvaccinated individuals inside the library; required for all individuals in the Children’s Department, regardless of vaccination status; and strongly suggested for everyone throughout the entire library.
What’s different?
Children’s Department: Toys and games have been temporarily removed to avoid the spread of germs.
Curbside pickup: Curbside will continue for the foreseeable future!
Masks: Masks are required for all unvaccinated individuals inside the library; required for all individuals in the Children’s Department, regardless of vaccination status; and strongly suggested for everyone throughout the entire library. Masks should be worn correctly, fully covering nose and mouth.
Senior hour: Senior hour will continue on Wednesday and Friday mornings, 9:00 am–10:00 am.
What’s back to normal?
The library continues to provide numerous services, including personalized reading recommendations, book bundles, craft kits, homebound delivery, a puzzle exchange, downloadable eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, streaming videos and virtual programming.
The library has installed extra Wi-Fi access points to enable a stronger signal outside of the building, reaching further into the parking lot on the left side of the building. Wi-Fi hotspots are also available for lending. Keep them in mind if your internet goes down or when traveling.
Book drop: The book drop is once again open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Browsing: No appointment necessary—come on in! Please continue to be mindful of social distancing.
Computers: Adult Department public computers are once again available without an appointment (first come, first served) with 15 minute extensions available as long as no one is waiting.
Elevator: The Community Center has returned to normal hours, and so has the elevator.
Seating: Adult Department seating has returned to its normal configuration. Please continue to be mindful of social distancing.
Study rooms: Study rooms are still being cleaned periodically, but custodians are no longer strictly cleaning between every single patron. Please plan accordingly. As usual, rooms may be reserved for 2 hours per day, up to a week in advance; you may stay longer if no one else needs the room.
Browsing
Come on in! No appointment necessary. Masks are required for all unvaccinated individuals inside the library; required for all individuals in the Children’s Department, regardless of vaccination status; and strongly suggested throughout the entire library. Masks should be worn correctly, fully covering nose and mouth.
Senior Hour
Those over age 65 may browse (no appointment necessary) and use lobby services: Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 am-10:00 am. Seniors only.
20-Minute Express Computer
The express computer is available on a first come, first served basis, 10:00 am–7:50 pm (4:50 pm on Fridays, 3:50 on Saturdays). Computers will shut down automatically at the end of your 20-minute session, or 10 minutes before the library closes, whichever comes first.
No time extensions are available at this time.
1-Hour Computers
No more appointments! Adult Department computers are once again available on a first come, first served basis, 10:00 am–7:50 pm (4:50 pm on Fridays, 3:50 on Saturdays). Computers will shut down automatically at the end of your session, or 10 minutes before the library closes, whichever comes first.
15 minute extensions will be automatically added, as long as no one is waiting.