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)