Starting Tuesday July 28, the library will begin reopening. Please see updates about our hours of operation, mandatory health and safety precautions, current in-library services, Online Library and Tech Help services.
Library Services During COVID-19: Re-Opening Plan
Starting Tuesday July 28, the library will begin reopening. Please see updates about our hours of operation, mandatory health and safety precautions, current in-library services, Online Library and Tech Help services and more information below:
Hours of Operation
You can enter the library for limited services on the following days and times:
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Mandatory Health and Safety Precautions
To keep everyone safe during the pandemic, the following mandatory precautions are in effect for all visitors entering the library:
- Wear a face mask or face covering
- Sanitize hands (sanitizer will be available at our entrance)
- Keep physical distance of 6 feet
- Stay behind plexiglass barriers when talking to staff
- There will be a maximum number of visitors allowed in the building at one time
Current In-Library Services
You can enter the library if you are using one of the following services:
Holds Pick-up
You can pick up your holds and check them out at our self-serve checkout machines. To maintain safety, we will sanitize the machines after each use. Important: you can only check-out items that you put on hold and which are available for pick-up (you should have received a notification). At this time, we cannot allow browsing in the stacks. If you don't know how to place a hold, try watching this video on how to place requests.
Library Memberships
You can enter the library to create a new membership and/or renew an existing membership. Please remember to bring your official identification (e.g. a drivers' licence).
Computer Access
A limited number of computer workstations are now available for use and each user will have a maximum of 1 hour, per day. Computer stations will be sanitized after each use.
Online Library and Tech Help
- Access our Online Library from anywhere.
- We can offer suggestions on what you should read next.
- Service updates about our online resources:
- Investigate your family history with Ancestry Library Edition, now available (from home) until August 31, 2020. (Log into your library account with your barcode and pin. Once logged in, look to the menu on the right for access to Ancestry Library Edition.)
- Need help accessing our digital resources on your device? Request Tech Help and staff will contact you.
More Information
All other in-library services are not available at this time, including but not limited to: access to the book shelves, study rooms and use of furniture. Please note that if you need to pay a fee, we are not accepting cash at this time (debit and credit only, please).
This page was last updated on July 25, 2020.