Library Services During COVID-19
The library is open for limited services that align with the goals of Ontario's COVID-19 Response Framework. The library continually monitors the provincial and local regulations to ensure that our services meet or exceed the current requirements.
Hours of Operation
The library is currently open 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 & Safety Precautions
The following precautions are in effect for all visitors:
- Self screen using the York Region COVID-19 self-assessment. If you answer Yes to any of the questions, please do not visit the library
- A limited number of visitors will be allowed inside at one time
- Wear a mask for your full visit
- Wait in line outside if the maximum number of visitors has been reached, maintaining physical distance and masking.
- Sanitize your hands at our entrance
- Maintain a physical distance of at least 6 feet from other library users
- Keep your visit short to allow access for others
Current Library Services
The following services are offered at this time:
- Browsing of library bookshelves
- Use of public computer workstations for one hour
- Individual study spaces in the Adult and Children's departments
- Issuing and renewing library cards
- Pickup of books and media from on-hold shelves in the library
Lendery
You can reserve Lendery items for pickup. Look at what is available to borrow from the Lendery in the Library's catalogue. We will contact you when items are ready to pickup.
Library Memberships
You can apply for a library membership or renew your library membership online. Your new card number will be emailed to you and the physical card will be mailed to the address you provide. You can also come in to the library to get or renew a library card.
Maker Hub
The Maker Hub is available by appointment. Please see our Maker Hub page for information on services and details.
Returning Items
Please return your items using the return slot outside of the library, located to the right of our main entrance doors. Laptop computers and Book Club kits should be returned at Customer Service.
Online Library and Tech Help
- Access our Online Library from anywhere.
- We can offer suggestions on what you should read next.
- Investigate your family history with Ancestry Library Edition, now available (from home) until December 31, 2021. 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.
- See our Technology Help page for information on using the Online Library, learning about technology, and contacting us for help. We are offering virtual tech help and in-person tech help by appointment.
More Information
- For information about garbage tags, visit the Town's webpage on Waste, Recycling and Organics. Tags are available from the library, just ask at the main floor desk.
- For information about COVID-19 vaccines and to book your COVID-19 vaccination, visit York Region Public Health COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics.
- For help booking your COVID-19 vaccination and transportation to your appointment visit Pink Cars.
- All other in-library services are not available at this time, including but not limited to: exam proctoring service and general use of furniture.
This page was last updated on July 16, 2021.