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Hooray, for Hoopla!

Let's make some noise for the new app with the funny name.

Now you can download up to 4 items per month - current movies and lots more - with your library card, from the convenience and safety of your home.

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Click here, or on the image, to log in.

Click here to visit Hoopla's YouTube channel for tutorials.

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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

In order to comply with social distancing guidelines our staff cannot currently assist individuals in a side-by-side/one-on-one manner. This means we are still available to answer questions at the reference desk, but we are not able to stand beside our visitors in order to teach the basics of how to use a computer or assist in the navigation of the internet or websites at this time. We look forward to being able to offer this assistance again in the future when it is possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding.  

 

Call 724-287-1715 to schedule an appointment. Patrons are limited to one hour per day. Appointments are limited and are made on a first come, first serve basis. Appointments can be made up to two weeks in advance.

 

Please arrive at least 5 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time. Go to the second floor Reference Desk where a staff member will assign you to a specific computer. Bring your library card or your photo ID. 

 

You must wear a mask at all times. Room capacity limits will be enforced. The computer keyboard, mouse and nearby surfaces are cleaned between each use.

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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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