Pasadena Public Libraries Reopen For Limited Express Service

Pasadena CA

09 April, 2021

7:38 AM

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Press release from the City of Pasadena: April 8, 2021 PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena Public Library is pleased to announce that it will reopen three library sites for in-person express service this month. This is the beginning of a phased in-person reopening for Pasadena's libraries. Central Library will reopen on Thursday, April 15, with limited hours. Hastings and La Pintoresca Branch Libraries will reopen on Tuesday, April 20, also with limited hours. With Pasadena entering the orange tier of the state's Blueprint for a Safer Economy, libraries have been cleared to safely reopen at a reduced capacity, while requiring face coverings and physical distancing of at least six feet between patrons. In preparation for reopening its doors to the public, Pasadena Public Library is working diligently to ensure all protocols for public health and safety, cleanliness and physical distancing are in place. Library visitors are expected to: Wear a face covering over their nose and mouth at all times; Maintain a distance of at least six (6) feet from other library patrons and staff at all times; and Avoid entering the library if experiencing any COVID-19-related symptoms or are feeling sick. For anyone who is unable to meet the above requirements, library staff will make every attempt to assist patron's needs online, via phone, etc. Central Library, and Hastings and La Pintoresca Branch Libraries will offer limited one-hour express service in addition to their popular curbside and phone/chat services. Patrons will be able to browse the collections, check out materials, reserve and use public computers, and access Wi-Fi as well as printing and copying services. Patrons will still be able to attend virtual programs; contact library staff via phone at (626) 744-4066, option 7, live chat or email at [email protected], and pick up materials on hold via curbside pickup service. Express Service Hours Pasadena Central Library 285 E. Walnut Street As of April 15, 2021 Monday 9 - 10 a.m. – Phone/Chat Service 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Curbside Service 3 – 8 p.m. – In-Person Service Tuesday 9 - 10 a.m. – Phone/Chat Service 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – In-Person service 2 – 6 p.m. – Curbside Service Wednesday 9 - 10 a.m. – Phone/Chat Service 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Curbside Service 3 – 8 p.m. – In-Person Service Thursday 9 - 10 a.m. – Phone/Chat Service 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – In-Person Service 2 – 6 p.m. – Curbside Service Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. – Phone/Chat Service 1 – 5 p.m. – Curbside Service Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Phone Service 1 – 5 p.m. – In-Person Service Sunday 1 – 5 p.m. – Curbside Service Hastings Branch Library 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd. As of April 20, 2021 Monday 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Curbside Service 4 – 7 p.m. – In-Person Service Tuesday 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Curbside Pickup Service 2 – 5 p.m. – In-Person Service Wednesday 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Curbside Service Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Curbside Service 2 – 5 p.m. – In-Person Service Friday 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Curbside Service La Pintoresca Branch Library 1355 N. Raymond Avenue As of April 20, 2021 Monday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – In-Person Service 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Curbside Service Tuesday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Curbside Service 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. – In-Person Service Wednesday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – In-Person Service 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Curbside Service Thursday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Curbside Service 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. – In-Person Service Friday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – In-Person Service 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Curbside Service A limited number of patrons will be allowed in the libraries at any one time. There is no seating available except for ADA seating and computer use. Patrons two years and older are required to wear a mask over their mouth and nose at all times while visiting the library and observe six feet of physical distancing. Curbside service will continue at five branch libraries: Allendale, Lamanda Park, Linda Vista, San Rafael and Santa Catalina. The curbside pickup program is just for library holds. Patrons may reserve library materials for curbside pickup online at www.pasadenapubliclibrary.net using their Pasadena Public Library card number. Location hours are available at www.cityofpasadena.net/library/branches or by calling (626) 744-4066. About Pasadena Public Library Founded in 1884, Pasadena Public Library is a community source for information 24/7, providing free access to materials for children, tweens, teens and adults. The library offers parental resources, research assistance, online resources, free Wi-Fi and Internet access, eBooks and digital media, DVDs, CDs, and more! The library also offers virtual book clubs, citizenship, creative arts, language, and health and fitness programs for adults, plus infant and toddler storytimes, children's programming, and activities for tweens, teens and families. To learn more, visit www.pasadenapubliclibrary.net and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Stay connected to the City of Pasadena! Visit us online at www.cityofpasadena.net; follow us on Twitter at @PasadenaGov, and Instagram and Facebook at @CityOfPasadena; or call the Citizen Service Center, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at (626) 744-7311. This press release was produced by the City of Pasadena. The views expressed here are the author's own.