Baldwin Public Library Announces Reopening Plans

Birmingham MI

05 June, 2020

7:58 PM

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Press release from the Baldwin Public Library: By Rebekah Craft | June 4, 2020 BPL introduces its phased reopening plan Having received input from staff members, health departments, and other local public libraries, the Baldwin Public Library has decided on a re-opening plan: Level 5: Staff Only BPLOn Monday, June 8, the Baldwin Public Library will begin its phased reopening plan by accepting the return of checked-out materials. As we process and quarantine a large volume of items, please allow up to seven days for items to show as returned on your library account. Fines are not accruing on items at this time. All items checked out before March 15 are due August 1, 2020. Both the curbside drop box and the entry-level return box will be open for returns.Level 4: Curbside BPLBeginning Monday, June 15, curbside pickup will be available to patrons at the following times: Monday to Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Friday & Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.You can request items online or on the phone, and then call or text when you arrive at the Library. Staff will deliver your items to the sidewalk. Telephone and e-mail reference service will be available.Level 3: Grab and Go BPLStarting on Monday, July 6, the public will be allowed into the building for short periods of time, with masks and social distancing required. Aisles between the stacks will be one-way. Regular Library hours will resume. There will be a 30-minute time limit at public computers. Curbside delivery will continue.Level 2: Six-Foot BPLThe start date is still to be determined. There will be a 60-minute time limit at public computers. The photocopier, fax, and scanner will be available, as will study rooms. Proctoring will become available again, and the book sale table in the lobby will be open for business.Level 1: An Even Better BPLThe start date is still to be determined. All library services will resume, including in-person programs. Room rentals will be available, and donations to the Friends of the Library book sale will be accepted. While the Library is closed to the public, we encourage you to check out our selection of online materials. We have thousands of books, movies, music, and more for you to stream or download with your Library card. View a full list of online resources accessible from home.If you'd like to register for a Baldwin Library card, sign up online now.Read the June issue of our Learn.Connect.Discover newsletterFrequently Asked Questions This press release was produced by the Baldwin Public Library/a>. The views expressed here are the author's own.