Spokane County Library District: Expanded Library Open Hours Planned To Start In July

Spokane WA

17 June, 2021

11:25 AM

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Press release from Spokane County Library District: 2021-06-17 All Spokane County Libraries are currently opened to the public, and we are planning to extend our open hours on July 6. All anticipated changes for July 6 that are listed below are subject to change following the direction and guidelines of Washington state and local authorities. We look forward to assisting you in the library with our services, resources, and programs. As the pandemic reopening requirements continue to evolve, we appreciate your patience and understanding as we are able to offer more but not all services, resources, and programs that were available before the pandemic. Here's what you can expect when visiting your library. OPEN HOURS Our facilities are currently open 12–6pm Monday through Saturday on days when the library would normally be open. (See below for open days for each library.) On July 6, our hours will expand to 10am–6pm Monday through Saturday on days when the library would normally be open, except for The BookEnd, which will have expanded hours of 11am–7pm Monday through Saturday. Curbside pickup will continue at all libraries. PRECAUTIONS & UPCOMING CHANGES Fully vaccinated individuals may use the library without a mask. Non-vaccinated customers, age 5 and above, must still wear a mask when in the library per state guidelines. Capacity is currently limited to 50% and occupancy limits are posted at each library. Starting July 6, capacity will expand to 100%. Currently library visits are limited to 1 hour or less. On July 6, this limit will be removed. On July 6, overdue fines will once again be active. Hand sanitizer is available at all service desks and additional locations throughout the library. Currently no food or drink is allowed in the library. Starting July 6, food and drink will be allowed in the library. Cleaning protocols will continue in the library. AVAILABLE SERVICES Computers may be used by reservation and for walk-in use when available. You can make a reservation by going online, calling, and by talking in-person with library staff. To use a computer without a reservation, stop by a service desk to talk to library staff about availability. Curbside Pickup Mobile Hotspots Mobile Printing Family Museum Passes for Northwest Museum of Art & Culture and Mobius Discovery Center Check Out Washington Backpack with Discover Pass Book Bags, STEM Explorer kits, and Ready for School with STEM kits Virtual programs continue to be offered on a variety of topics each month, including storytime, crafting, trivia, small business programs, and more! One-on-one virtual Book-a-Librarian appointments for personalized assistance Engage: Our digital resources & services guide features nearly all of our digital resources available to you at home. Engage is available in print in the library, with your curbside pickup (ask for the digital issue of Engage), and online. Book drops are open. Limited public seating is currently available in the library. Comfortable and group seating will be restored on July 6. SUSPENDED SERVICES Conference and meeting rooms are currently closed for public use. On July 6, these spaces will be available during open hours for reservations and walk-in use when not used for storage or by staff. In-library programs remain suspended at this time. The Lab at North Spokane Library and The Studio at Spokane Valley Library are closed at this time. DVDs and music CDs are not available through the interlibrary loan program. Many of our Library of Things items are unavailable at this time. The outreach program is suspended at this time. Used book sales are suspended. Book donations are not accepted at this time. Connect with the library We're here to help and hope you stay connected with us virtually through: Our app: Spokane County Libraries for iOS and Android Social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn On our website: www.scld.org where you can subscribe to our news and blog posts LIBRARY OPEN DAYS & HOURS AIRWAY HEIGHTS Currently: Tuesday–Thursday & Saturday, 12–6pm Starting July 6, hours change to: 10am–6pm ARGONNE Currently: Monday–Saturday, 12–6pm Starting July 6, hours change to: 10am–6pm CHENEY Currently: Monday–Saturday, 12–6pm Starting July 6, hours change to: 10am–6pm DEER PARK Currently: Monday–Saturday, 12–6pm Starting July 6, hours change to: 10am–6pm FAIRFIELD Currently: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, 12–6pm Starting July 6, hours change to: 10am–6pm MEDICAL LAKE Currently: Monday–Wednesday & Saturday, 12–6pm Starting July 6, hours change to: 10am–6pm MORAN PRAIRIE Currently: Monday–Saturday, 12–6pm Starting July 6, hours change to: 10am–6pm NORTH SPOKANE Currently: Monday–Saturday, 12–6pm Starting July 6, hours change to: 10am–6pm OTIS ORCHARDS Currently: Tuesday–Thursday & Saturday, 12–6pm Starting July 6, hours change to: 10am–6pm SPOKANE VALLEY Currently: Monday–Saturday, 12–6pm Starting July 6, hours change to: 10am–6pm THE BOOKEND Currently: Monday–Saturday, 12–6pm Starting July 6, hours change to: 11am–7pm This press release was produced by Spokane County Library District. 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