In light of KFL&A region's move to orange-restrict level in Ontario's COVID-19 response framework, we will be making some minor changes to our operations as we approach Christmas.

Moving from passive to active screening – All persons entering our libraries will be asked a series of screening questions provided by the Ministry of Health. Persons may be asked to access library services remotely if they do not meet the screening requirements. In order to facilitate this, our Napanee patrons will be required to enter the library through the upper level of the building.

Moving programs online – We are suspending all in-person programs and events and will instead be offering them via Facebook, Zoom, and other virtual platforms. There are already a number of great programs that we've been offering online, and we look forward to adapting old favorites for this new format. Please check our website and/or social media for details.

**Please stay tuned for information about how we plan to adjust our operations in response to the Province's December 26th shutdown directive**

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

 

HOLIDAY 2020 HOURS

December 24, 25, 26 - All branches closed

December 31 - Amherstview & Napanee (10am-1pm), Bath & Yarker (10am-12pm)

January 1 - All branches closed

 

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

  • We will continue to require that patrons return items using the book drops and that all borrowed items complete a 72-hour quarantine
  • Light browsing can continue as it once did, but we will instruct patrons to set aside heavily handled materials so they can be sanitized by staff before being recirculated. Baskets will be available throughout the libraries for this purpose. Materials that cannot be sanitized (e.g. newspapers) will not be available for in library use
  • 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 one hour 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)