Sacramento Public Library: Welcome To The Library

Sacramento CA

16 July, 2021

10:19 AM

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Press release from Sacramento Public Library: July 15, 2021 What you need to know for your next visit curbside service computer appointments California Department of Public Health Guidelines require all patrons who have not been fully vaccinated to wear a mask at all times. For health and safety: Wear a mask if you are not fully vaccinated Avoid entering if you have a cough or fever Cover your sneeze or cough Wash your hands We may limit occupancy if necessary Which locations are open to the public? Arcade(Opens in a new window) (The Library Galleria(Opens in a new window) is also open to the public for computer use with or without an appointment.)  Which locations are not fully open to the public yet? Central Library offers curbside service and computer use at the Galleria Ella K. McClatchy offers curbside service Franklin Library offers curbside service McKinley Library offers curbside service and computer use North Sacramento-Hagginwood offers curbside service Curbside service is available at most locations Isleton, Nonie Wetzel Courtland and Walnut Grove service hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 1 to 6 p.m. One-hour   are available at select locations  at Library Galleria Temporarily closed Temporarily closed Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed Closed for renovations Closed for renovations Closed for renovations Closed for renovations Are face coverings required? Unless they are exempt as defined by CDPH.) What safety measures are in place at the library? Wear face covering at all times and practice social distancing Routinely disinfect high-touch surfaces Provide hand-sanitizer and face masks for public use Conduct daily health checks When will all library locations be fully open? Library Galleria is currently open to the public and offers computer use. Two floods in July 2020 caused significant damage to the Central Library that resulted in temporarily moving various internal operations to public floors. This has delayed our public reopening. The City of Sacramento has started repairs and we anticipate the work will be finished later this summer. We hope to welcome the public back into the building by mid-September. Del Paso Heights Library will resume curbside service in mid-July. Free grab and go Summer Meals for kids under 18 will be available for pick up on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to noon through August 6. This location is also being upgraded to create a technology hub that provides more space and room for homework help and computer access. We hope to fully reopen this location in September. The City of Sacramento is planning ADA updates to the parking lot in the fall. Ella K. McClatchy Library will begin curbside service on July 15. Space limitations prevent us from offering in-person services at this time due to social distancing requirements for employees. We hope to have an update on when we can fully reopen this location soon. Franklin Library, one of our busiest libraries, is currently open for curbside service. Now that the school library staff is on break freeing up work space to accommodate social distancing for employee safety, we hope to reopen to the public shortly and have updates to you soon. McKinley Library is currently open for curbside service and computer use. Space limitations prevent us from offering in-person services at this time due to social distancing requirements for employees. We hope to have an update on when we can fully reopen this location soon. North Sacramento-Hagginwood Library is currently offering curbside service. Free grab and go Summer Meals for kids under 18 will be available for pick up on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to noon through August 6. Space limitations prevent us from offering in-person services at this time due to social distancing requirements for employees. We hope to have an update on when we can fully reopen this location soon. Orangevale Library is wrapping up a year-long expansion, which will double this location's footprint. A soft opening is planned for August 5 and a grand reopening celebration is scheduled for September 25 at noon. How do I return items? Can I drop off donated materials at the library? What services are available? Virtual Programming Personalized Reading Recommendations Personal Shopper Homework help Virtual Job Coach English Language Learning Online learning VetNow JobNow Book a Librarian What programming is available? calendar of events What if I don't feel comfortable coming into the library? curbside service virtual programs. How can I support the library during this time? Friends of the Sacramento Library This press release was produced by Sacramento Public Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.