Public Library to expand hours
LUNENBURG » The Public Library is making changes to its operating hours and accessibility after Monday, May 3, according to an announcement from the library.
Appointments are no longer required to visit the library for browsing and will be replaced with a more flexible browsing window Mondays through Thursdays and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Additionally, the conference meeting room will be available for booking with some meeting restrictions, according to the library.
Staff will be returning to the library during regular business hours: from 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday.
Curbside pickup appointments will be available from 2 p.m.-7:45 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and patrons can reach a staff member anytime during those hours by calling 978-582-4140 or emailing the general library account at lunenburg. library@ cwmars.org.
To make visits to the library easier, no appointment will be needed to enter the building from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Saturday. Patrons can now stop by to browse library materials, pick up holds, or use the computers or other technology anytime during this free browsing window. The private study rooms will not be available at this time.
Face masks that cover both your nose and mouth are still required inside the building as is compliance with the social distancing guidelines from state government.
The staff is happy to continue serving those patrons who cannot wear masks with curbside service, available from 2-8 p.m. on weekdays and by request on Saturdays. Please call the library to schedule a curbside appointment.
The children and teen areas are accessible for browsing; however, toys, games and learning manipulatives remain in storage. The staff is encouraging patrons to browse with their eyes and limit contact with materials as much as possible, as we are still required by government guidelines to quarantine materials that have been handled.
The Mary Ann Sudolnik Conference Room will also now be available for booking. Participants are required to social distance, maintain proper mask use, and disinfect surfaces with provided cleaning supplies after their conference. Due to the limited occupancy capacity of the space, we ask that groups with no more than four attendees book the space at this time. To reserve the meeting space, please follow the steps outlined on the Library’s website’s “Reserve a Meeting Room” page under the Information tab.
You can find more details and the most recent updates on our website lunenburglibrary.org.