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.
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 six 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 two hours
- 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
Proof of Vaccine Required For In-Person Programs
In our continuing effort to reduce the risks associated with COVID-19 for customers and staff, the Library will ask that all program attendees show proof of full vaccination before joining the program. All those who are currently eligible for the vaccine will be asked to show proof of vaccination and confirm their identity (with official government ID) prior to participating in any in-person programs at the Library starting the week of October 26th 2021.
Those who need assistance to access their proof of vaccination can contact Library staff or the Provincial Vaccine Contact Center at 1-833-943-3900.
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 and drop-in on certain days. 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.
You can drop off your items at Upper Canada Mall. There is a Book Drop located on the Lower Level at Upper Canada Mall near Shoppers Drug Mart. Items are collected twice a week and checked in at the library.
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.
More Information
- Visit our Community Information page for information about resources and services in the community.
- 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.
This page was last updated on September 29th, 2021.