Library Entrance Requirements:
- All patrons MUST wear facemasks (children included – 2 years and up).
- Patrons must adhere to any and all Social Distancing requirements including time restraints, temperature checks and numbers of persons that may enter library at one time.
- There will be no more than 20 patrons allowed in the Library at one given time. As one patron leaves another will gain access for entry.
- One person at a time in the washroom.
- For patrons’ convenience, hand-sanitizer stations are positioned between public washrooms, at the Adult Services Area Entrance, and the Youth Services Area Entrance.
- Water fountains at this time are not available.
- An adult must accompany all children under the age of 14 years of age.
- Meeting/Study Rooms are not available at this time of re-opening, but will be in the future.
- Patrons should take care of what is needed in the library, and then make room for another patron to gain entry.
You can [In- Person]
- Access to the public computers are only for the pre-set computer times on one ticket.
- Browse the shelves.
- Check out library materials.
- Print, copy, scan and fax.
- Ask staff for in-person assistance finding materials or other resources.
- Apply for or renew your library card.
- Pay any library fines.
- Can participate in any future in-house programs.
Services still available: [Virtual Services]
- Contactless pickup via Curbside Pickup [Mon. – Fri. 9:00 am to 2:00pm].
- Downloadable eBooks and audiobooks.
- Virtual Programming and Offerings.
- Homework Help via the Library Chat or on the Telephone.
- Asking library staff for assistance via phone, email or Chat.
Library Hours:
Monday through Saturday [9am – 6pm]
Specifications of what is allowed on Days Open
Monday through Friday [9:00am – to – 2:00 pm]
- Curbside Pickups and Library In-Person Appointments Only.
- To make an appointment call [708-849-2385 ext. 3, Circulation].
- Appointments are for 30 minute, 1 hour and 2-hour time slots.
- Only 20 patrons are allowed inside at any one given time period.
- Patrons waiting for entry must remain outside the library.
Monday through Friday [2:00 pm – to – 6:00 pm]
- No Curbside Pickups.
- No Appointments Needed.
- Only 20 patrons are allowed inside at any one given time period.
- Patrons waiting for entry must remain outside the library.
Saturdays – all day [9:00 am – 6:00 pm]
- No Curbside Pickups.
- No Appointments Needed.
- Only 20 patrons are allowed inside at any one given time period.
- Patrons waiting for entry must remain outside the library.
[Note: All is subject to change per the Board’s discretion. Please check with the library website for any updates]
