Are any libraries open?

MW in Iowa · ‎03-10-2010

I just was thinking about the one in our town , i believe it has been closed since March , and i just wondered if any are open in US. I know it would be hard to follow protocol , and not worth getting a virus , but sad for the people and students that go to use computers and research. It may have been a stupid question .

Tadaki · ‎03-10-2010

Mine opened back up for a while but closed again in the last couple of weeks. They do still provide curbside service, so it's open in that sense.

queendiva · ‎03-12-2010

Mine was open one day per week but recently closed to the public again. Requests for books and media can be made by phone or on line and materials are left outside the front door in brown bags for pickup. In addition, the library offers programs on line and via Zoom.

Mindy D · ‎05-23-2010

@MW in Iowa wrote:
I just was thinking about the one in our town , i believe it has been closed since March , and i just wondered if any are open in US. I know it would be hard to follow protocol , and not worth getting a virus , but sad for the people and students that go to use computers and research. It may have been a stupid question .

The library near me let's you order and drive to pick up books and other media. When books and materials are returned the library quarantines them for awhile

ThinkingOutLoud · ‎05-01-2020

Mine has reopened. The hours have changed but it's still open 6 days a week.

NJ Teacher · ‎04-09-2010

Mine opened back up with restrictions. The seating was removed, only 10 patrons can be inside, the amount of time is limited to an hour. They did get rid of most fines. Chackout is contactless with the patron using a machine.

Janey2 · ‎06-07-2010

My library is open. You can do curbside pickup, or go into the library.

Irish1210 · ‎06-30-2014

Mine is open ~ Just came home from there : )

Masks and social distancing required ~ All books are quarantined for 48 hours before recirculation.

Probably will move to curbside service soon according to librarian ~

Icegoddess · ‎03-19-2010

Mine opened awhile back, but I'm not sure if it is still open. Our state is mostly open except for a few businesses and some restaurants that remain closed to in-person dining. In fact 2 restaurants that never opened up for in-person dining have announced permanent closures. I know I have been able to access Ancestry from home without a subscription through the library which normally is only allowed from within the library's network and received notification that it would end at the end of the year, but I'm wondering if they will extend that with the uptick in cases or not.

Etoile308 · ‎01-04-2014

Ours had reopened. Limited hours and majority of seating was eliminated. Computers were available but only every third in use. Now they've closed again and are only available for scheduled curbside pickup.