Re-opening Plans and Guidelines In Response to COVID-19

Starting April 12th, 2021, the library will be open for in-person services on a new schedule:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

We are excited to offer more hours of operation to our patrons.  The library will continue to have a reduced maximum occupancy so we can adhere to state guidelines and to allow for social distancing. We ask that you limit your visit with us to one hour so that others may also use the library.  We also request that you wear a mask while in the library to protect yourself and others.  Keeping distance from others and wearing a mask can help stop the spread of COVID-19.  Nevertheless, please understand that wherever there are people there is an inherent risk of contracting COVID-19. We can only act to reduce risk, not eliminate it. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we adjust to meet the Governor’s Healthy at Work guidelines.

Check out what the library has been doing and the procedures that are in place to ensure your safety!  Re-Opening Plan

We are available by phone or email to answer any library-related questions that you may have. 

Safety Guidelines

• We ask that you do not enter the building if you are sick or have been within the last 48 hours.
• High-touch surfaces such as computer keyboards, door handles, and tabletops will be disinfected frequently throughout the day.
• Protective guards are installed at our patron services and information services desks.
• A limited number of chairs, tables and seating areas will be available.
  
• We encourage you to use hand sanitizer stations upon entering and when leaving our buildings.
• Please wear a mask when in the library. All staff will wear a mask while in the building to protect you.  Please consider wearing one to protect them. 
• Staff members will be screened before reporting for duty.
  
• We ask that families stick together when in the buildings. Children should be with an adult at all times.
• All returned items will be held in quarantine for 72 hours to reduce the potential for contamination.
• All toys in our children’s areas will be removed.
  

Can I check out items and is it safe?

• All items that are returned to the library will be quarantined for 7 days and sanitized before checked in and being returned to the shelves. 
• The CDC has stated that there is no significant risk of contracting COVID-19 from surfaces.  You can find more information here.

Can I come in to use the library computers?

• A reduced number of desktop computers will be available to allow for social distancing.
• Laptops will be available to use.
• All computer use will be limited to one hour per visit.
• Customers can bring their own mobile devices but we ask that you limit your time in the building to 1 hour.

Can I donate used books at this time?

• The library is not accepting donations of books or other items at this time.  

Will library programs be held? 

• All in-person programs have been cancelled until further notice.  All programs will be provided through online venues at this time.

Can I reserve a meeting room?

• Individuals or family groups may reserve study spaces for personal use.  However, we are not allowing large groups to reserve meeting spaces or assemble in the library at this time. 
  

Are you still offering outreach services?

• Customers who are homebound can sign up for items to be delivered to their homes.  Deliveries to assistant centers and nursing homes have been discontinued at this time.  
  

Will I still be able to print, scan, copy, and fax documents?

• Yes, the library is open and offering our normal printing and related services.
  
• You can use your computer, smartphone, or tablet to send a printing request from home to the following email:  info@trimblelibrary. In the email, request that the files be printed and state who will pick up the copies.  Emails and any downloaded information are deleted after printing is complete.  
  
• We will not offer technology training appointments at this time.