NEW LIBRARY POLICY AND HOURS

Due to an increase in Covid-19 cases in the area the library will be returning to Grab-and Go services only beginning on Monday, November30. Please use the online catalog or call the library for items you are interested in. We are choosing this alternative to keep patrons and staff as safe as possible. Items may be returned during open library hours.

HOURS: MONDAY 10-6

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY 10-4

CHANGES ARE COMING!

The library will be opening for browsing November 2, on a very limited basis. Browsing privileges will be limited to 2 people at a given time. Masks and gloves will be mandatory and a maximum of 15 minutes will be allowed. Computer use will be limited to one person with a 30 minute time limit. We are also offering copy and fax services.

Monday hours have been extended to 10-6 and Thursday hours are 4-6 for those in need of evening availability.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

The Board of Trustees of the Central Square Library will hold a meeting on October 13. Anyone wishing to attend may call 315-668-6104 for information regarding location and time of this meeting. Advance notice of the number of people attending is needed so accomodations may be made for social distancing requirements. Thank you.

COVID 19 POLICY UPDATE

We have been very pleased with the" Grab and Go" system we are using to get books to our patrons. Books may be put on hold through our North Country Library System website or you can call the library at 315-668-6104 and we will be happy to assist you in locating books you want. We are also able to offer copy and fax services at this time. We hope to see you soon!

BOARD MEETING

There will be a Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, September 8. Please call 315-668-6104 during open hours to get information on location and time of the meeting if you wish to attend.

CHANGE IN HOURS

We have added hours for curbside pick-up. Our current hours are:

MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 10-4

THURSDAY 4-6

We hope this change will prove to be more convenient for our patrons,

HERE'S WHAT YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!! (WELL, ALMOST!)

Patrons may now put materials on hold by e-mail, text or phone. We will contact you when they are ready to be picked up. Thank you in advance for your patience as this is going to be a longer than normal procedure. The library building itself is still cliosed.

LIBRARY WILL OPEN FOR OUTSIDE PICKUP JUNE 29

We are thrilled to announce that we will be opening for pickup in our vestibule area beginning June 29. We have been remodeling the front portion of our building and are so happy with the results. Hopefully we will be able to open to the public soon. Please read and follow the instructions for this new pickup system which are found on this website. We appreciate your patience and we are anxious to be able to serve the public again.

LIBRARY PICKUP POLICY

Our library will be operating on a pickup system only due to the Corona Virus Pandemic restrictions. Please read the policy below and follow the guidelines listed so this system will run smoothly. Anyone with an NCLS library card will be able to use this service.

AVAILABLE MATERIALS:

All Central Square Library materials and loans from other libraries on a limited basis.

NOT AVALABLE:

Use of computers, copier, fax machine and notary

TO REQUEST MATERIALS:

UPDATE

The Central Square Library Board of Trustees and staff are working very diligently to prepare for a safe re-opening. In May, we began a major remodeling project after we were informed that our opening would take place in Phase 4 of the re-opening process. Currently we anticipate a June 29 opening date with curbside service only. More details will be posted as that date approaches to outline how patrons will be able to access library materials. We appreciate your patience as we comply with the many new regulations that must be followed to ensure the safety of our staff and patrons.