NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH PUBLIC LIBRARY
*************************
Do you have library materials at home and are ready for some new items?
The Guelph Public Library has some good news for you!
Effective Monday, May 25 at 9 a.m., Guelph Public Library will start accepting the return of all library materials. Book drops at all locations (with the exception of the West End Branch and Bookmobile community stops) will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for your convenience. No new fines or fees will be charged to a library account from March 15, 2020 through to Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020.
Library CEO Steven Kraft shares, “All items returned to the library will be placed in quarantine for 72 hours and sterilized before they are put back into circulation – according to provincial health guidelines. Our first and foremost concern is ensuring the safety of our staff and the public.”
More good news? The library will begin providing curbside holds pickup starting Monday, June 1. More information will be released shortly but, in the meantime, start placing your hold requests in the library’s catalogue with your library card.
“We have missed seeing our patrons and are happy to take this first step back to providing library services in person again,” shared Library CEO Steven Kraft. “We will also continue to provide high-quality digital services and virtual programs that have become so important during this closure.”
Guelph residents may continue to sign up for temporary library cards to access all of the library’s digital materials and resources at www.guelphpl.ca.
The Guelph Public Library is working hard to ensure it serves the community with the best customer services while maintaining the safety of its staff and patrons. If you have any questions, connect with a librarian through online chat, text 613-519-0059 or email [email protected]
*************************
