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In keeping with the gradual re-opening of businesses and services across the province, Newmarket Public Library is planning a limited re-opening beginning Tuesday, July 28, 2020. 
In order to keep our users and staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic we are following the York Region Medical Officer of Health’s recommendations and all visitors will be required to:
Wear a mask or a face covering.
Sanitize their hands prior to entry.
 Follow physical...
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As of June 19, public libraries in York Region have been authorized to enter Stage 2 of re-opening, allowing us to move beyond curbside pickup into a re-opening of the library building itself. In line with the Town’s cautious approach to reopening, we are taking time to ensure equipment and protocols are in place to protect community and staff safety in this continuing pandemic. The library is currently targeting to open in July at the earliest. In the meantime, we’ll...
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Curbside pickup service begins June 6 Although Newmarket Public Library remains closed to the public, this week the library will launch curbside pickup service on Saturday, June 6. The provincial government gave the go ahead for libraries to begin curbside service as of May 19. We have taken time to implement measures to ensure that the service can be launched while respecting all public health guidelines for community and staff safety amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Curbside...
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Dear library users and residents, 
Many of you are probably aware of the Premier’s announcement made on Thursday, May 14, that public libraries in Ontario have been given permission to begin curbside pickup services as of Tuesday, May 19.
This is good news, and a first step toward the eventual re-opening of the library.  
However, the announcement came as a surprise to libraries throughout Ontario. Newmarket Public Library is committed to introducing...
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In the next session of NPL’s Online Baking Club we’ll be making bread. Try a recipe from Bread, Bread, Bread by Martin Johansson from Hoopla eBooks  or any other bread recipe. Perhaps a no-yeast quick bread or a gluten-free bread. We’ll get together via Zoom conference on Thurs., May 28 from 3 to 4 p.m. to show each other the results, offer tips and suggestions, and chat about baking. Register now for this great baking program.

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