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Library Reopening June 29th with Limited Hours

and Safety Precautions

Updated 6-25-2020

 

For the health and safety of our community and staff, and as directed by the PA Department of Education Office of Commonwealth Libraries, the Butler Area Public Library will reopen with limited hours and safety precautions in place.

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Library Statement, updated June 25:

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With Butler County’s move to the Green Phase on June 5, 2020, under Pennsylvania’s three phase matrix, the Butler Area Public Library will reopen to the public Monday, June 29th.  

Here's what you need to know:

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LIMITED HOURS
The library will reopen with limited hours.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday : 10AM-4PM
Tuesday and Thursday : 12PM-6PM
Saturday: 9AM-12PM
Sundays: Closed
 

HEALTH & SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The well-being of our community and staff is always our top priority.
 
What we're doing to keep you safe:
Offering contactless holds pickup.
Maintaining 6 feet of distance between each other.
Wearing face coverings while inside the library.
Following cleaning and disinfecting protocols put out by the CDC.

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What we're asking you to do:
Do not enter the library if you currently have or recently had a fever, cough, shortness or breath, or are feeling unwell.
Keep your hands clean. Hand sanitizer will be provided throughout the library.
Maintain at least 6 feet of distance from others.
Wear a face covering while inside the library.
Follow all directional signs and floor markings.

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RETURNING ITEMS AND DUE DATES
Our book drops are now open 24/7 for you to return your checked out library items.
Returned items will be quarantined for 3 days before getting checked in.
Fines will not accrue during the quarantine period. 
 
PLACING ITEMS ON HOLD 
Place items on hold and pick them up when you're notified that they are ready.
 
Inside pickup is available:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday  |  10AM-4PM
Tuesday and Thursday  |  12PM-6PM
Saturday  |  9AM-12PM
 
Front Door pickup is available (limited contact):
Grab and Go pickup is available by appointment. When the library staff calls to notify you that your items are ready for pickup, please mention that you would like to receive your items at the front door. The library staff will then schedule a day and time for you to pickup your items at the front door.
 
What you need to know:
Place your holds online at http://bcfls.tlcdelivers.com or by phone 724-287-1715.
Need help deciding what you want? Call us for help.
Wait until you are notified by phone call that your items are ready for pick up.
Please let us know if you would prefer to pick up your books at the front doors or inside.

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LIMITED COMPUTER USE
We have limited our public computers to four in order to maintain social distancing, and we will be disinfecting them between each use. Computer sessions will be limited to 1 hour and must be reserved. Please visit the reference desk on the second floor or call 724-287-1715 to schedule a time to use a computer.

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CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT
Toys and furniture have been temporarily removed as a safety precaution.
 
GENEALOGY DEPARTMENT
Visits to the Genealogy Department will be by appointment on Mondays, Thursdays, and one Saturday per month. Please call 724-287-1715 to reserve your 1 hour session. 
Used research materials will be quarantined for 3 days, and work stations will be disinfected between use.  
Genealogy staff will also be available M-F to answer your research questions by phone, mail, or email. Call 724-287-1715 or email baplgenealogy@bcfls.org.
 

 

If you have a question not addressed here, email baplreference@bcfls.org, message us privately on Facebook, or leave a message at 724-287-1715.

 

Library staff continues to monitor local, state, and federal recommendations regarding the response to the spread of the COVID-19 virus. 

 

Like many businesses and government agencies, our plan to resume regular services will happen in stages, with the safety of our patrons and staff as a priority. Please check the library’s website and social media accounts for the most up to date information on the library’s plan to restore services. We encourage you to continue to use all the electronic resources available through your library’s e-resource page on their website.  You can visit www.bcfls.org for more information on e-resources and links to the BCFLS member libraries.

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Thank you for your patience!

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For a list of local resources, including food, shelter, internet, unemployment, and support hotlines, please click here.

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