Library Reopening
We're open to the public for browsing and indoor pickup effective Wednesday, June 30th.
Good news! Per the Province's reopening framework, we are allowed to reopen our doors to the public in Step 2, which is effective Wednesday, June 30th.
Our branches will be open for all services but limited to 25% capacity. Masks are required at all times. Please see below for hours, capacity limits, and additional safety precautions.
HOURS
Amherstview & Napanee
Tuesday 2-8pm
Wednesday 10am-4pm
Thursday 2-8pm
Friday 10am-4pm
Saturday 10am-4pm
Bath
Tuesday 10am-2pm
Thursday 4-8pm
Tamworth
Wednesday 4-8pm
Friday 10am-2pm
Yarker
Tuesday 10am-2pm
Thursday 4-8pm
CAPACITY LIMITS
- Amherstview – 30 people
- Napanee- 30 people
- Bath – 15 people
- Tamworth – 15 people
- Yarker – 10 people
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- Occupancy will be strictly enforced and particular sections of branches will also have their own occupancy limits
- Floor decals will ensure one-way access to book stacks, as well as manage the flow of traffic around the circulation desks
- Plexiglass screens and other barriers have been installed at the circulation desks as well as public computer terminals as needed
- Furniture and equipment have been spaced out or removed from the branches in order to ensure a two-meter distance can be maintained between patrons
- Hand sanitizer will be available at entrances and throughout the library
- Signage will be placed in front of library entrances, as well as throughout the facilities to ensure compliance with procedures and encourage safe practices
- Public computer access will be limited to thirty minutes and equipment will be sanitized after each use
- Users without a library card will be required to provide contact information for contact tracing
- Each open branch will be cleaned twice per day, as well as sanitized as needed (e.g. after a public computer terminal is vacated)