Good news for bookworms: the Squamish Public Library has re-opened its doors for browsing and borrowing.
Readers can enter the library from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday for "express browsing" and borrowing of materials, in addition to computer and printing access.
In addition to standard recommended protocols of washing or sanitizing one's hands often, wearing a mask, staying home when sick, and keeping at least two metres from others, visitors are asked to limit their time inside, ask for staff help when necessary and touch as few items as possible.
"We are proud of the work that has gone into setting up our facility and training our staff to be able to safely resume these in-person services, and are very happy to be able to serve the community inside the building again," director of library services Hilary Bloom said in a news release.
The library will continue to offer its takeout service for those who would prefer not to enter the building.
"[L]ibrary take-out has proven to be a popular and convenient method for providing access to library materials since we launched it three months ago, and it aligns with our efforts to encourage safe physical distancing to the fullest extent," Bloom said.
The takeout service, where readers pick up items at the back of the library, will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, except for Wednesday, when hours are extended until 8 p.m.
For more information, visit https://squamish.bc.libraries.coop/.
