El Cerrito Library Reopens April 26

El Cerrito CA

26 March, 2021

6:11 PM

Description

Press release from El Cerrito Library Foundation: March 26, 2021 In case you haven't heard, beginning Monday, April 26, Contra Costa County Library will reopen most community libraries to the public for Grab & Go service. El Cerrito Library will be open with limited occupancy and offer select services. Patrons will be asked to limit their time in the library to no more than one hour and to abide by all safety protocols including social distancing and mask requirements. Available services will include: Computer use for no more than one hourReference and account helpHolds pick upCheck out and returnsBrowsingCopies and printing For the safety of the public and library staff the following will not be available to patrons inside the libraries: Chairs and tables for reading and studyingStudy rooms Meeting rooms In-person events Library staff are working closely with County Risk Management, Public Works and the 18 cities and towns that partner with the Library to prepare the facilities for reopening.The following safety protocols will be in place: Customers over the age of two are required to wear a mask or face coveringSocial distancing reminders will be placed throughout the libraryBuilding capacity will be limitedHand sanitizer will be available at entrancesSanitizing wipes available for customers to sanitize shared surfacesSeating only available at selected public computers to encourage social distancingToys and high touch play items are removedLibrary staff eligible for vaccinations as of Friday, March 12 Safety enhancements include: Plexiglass installation at service desksEnhanced cleaning of "high-touch" surfaces such as doorknobs, door push bars, elevator buttonsIncreases to air intake with HVAC systems Please visit ccclib.org/libraries-reopen for complete details about available services, locations and safety protocols. This press release was produced by El Cerrito Library Foundation. The views expressed here are the author's own.