Limited hours and services begin at the Main Library, 140 South Paint Street on Monday, June 29th. Phase 1, which was drive through service at the Northside location, 550 Buckeye Street, continues.
Hours will be:
Monday 9am-12pm
Tuesday 3pm-6pm
Wednesday 12pm-3pm
Thursday 3pm-6pm
Friday 12pm-3pm
Saturday 9am-12pm
“We are being slow and cautious to protect our patrons, staff and families. We are grateful for our communities’ overwhelming support and understanding,” said James Hill, library director. All CRCPL locations closed in mid-March, but online services have increased.
“Our online usage of streaming music and movies, research databases and ebooks has gone up almost 50% each of the past few months,” Hill continued, “But we recognize that some patrons still want and need physical materials. We’re trying to make those available as safely as possible.”
When the Main Library opens for in-person service, new restrictions will be in place:
· Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult and the total number of patrons permitted in the library at one time will be reduced.
· Computers will be limited to essential use only in 30 minute blocks.
· Please wear a facemask. Masks will be provided at the front door if needed.
· State and county health directives require that you keep at least 6 feet of physical distance between yourself and other patrons and library staff while inside the library.
· Shared surfaces will be cleaned regularly throughout the day.
· Programs, meeting room reservations and tech tutoring are still suspended.
For high-risk populations, the Northside location will continue to be drive through only. Patrons may reserve books online or call the library at 740-702-4145 to place a hold. Bookworm and other programs (for children and adults) continue to be streamed on the library’s Facebook and YouTube pages. Visit www.crcpl.org for a calendar of events and other information about library services.
The libraries will be closed July 3 and 4 for the Independence Day holiday.