COVID 19 Library Reopenings

• All services (notary, copies, faxes) are available. Patrons are limited to half an hour

in the building and at the public computers. We are not permitting gatherings of any kind
or onsite programming. We now have a walk-up window should we close to outside

• traffic, so we can maintain some semblance of ongoing service.
• Strict 30 minute maximum time limit in the building and on computers
• www.blauveltfreelibrary.org | 845 359-2811

Drive-up Bookdrop is open 24/7.

Sept 8 the Cornwall Public Library will be open to the public for browsing, by appointment only. In-person visits will be limited to 20 minutes.  Computers will be available for 45-minute appointments, no extensions. All returns should go in the drive-up bookdrop.

Hours open to the public will be M-Th 9-7, Fr 9-5, Sat 9-3, and Sun 1-3.

Curbside pickup, notary, and  copying/faxing/scanning by appointment only.

Cornwall will be reverting to curbside services only from November 27 through December 11.

Open to limited browsing hours on 10/19
Curbside hours - Mondays  10:30a - 1:30p, Tuesdays & Thursdays  10a - 6p, Weds & Fridays  10a - 4p

Curbside Pick Up: Call to place holds or place holds online. Holds can be placed for items from any RCLS library. Come by at your appointment time and we'll bring your items to your car. Monday - Thursday 9:30 - 7:00; Friday 9:30 - 6:30; Saturday 10:00 - 3:40. 845-794-4660

Computer Appointments: Call to book your time. Appointments are 1 person for 30 minutes. 1 appointment per day, per patron. Appointments available for children, teens and adults. Monday - Thursday 9:30 - 7:00; Friday 9:30 - 6:30; Saturday 10:00 - 3:30. 845-794-4660

Browsing Appointments: Call to book your time. Browsing appointments are 20 minutes long.1 appointment per day, per patron. Appointments available for children, teens and adults. Monday - Thursday 9:30 - 7:00; Friday 9:30 - 6:30; Saturday 10:00 - 3:40. No appointments from 1:30 - 2:00 for thorough cleaning.  845-794-4660

AUGUST 10 : THE LOBBY WILL OPEN FOR CHECKOUT!  Until further notice our doors will be open for checkout ONLY. We are working hard to create a safe and efficient environment for all. To find out when our next phase begins and when the stacks are open for browsing, please check our website.  
How to CHECK OUT during our lobby-phased opening:  Schedule an appointment. We will still be calling patrons but will also accept calls. Your item must be ready for pickup before we can schedule an appointment.* Adhere to your appointment time and COVID protocol. Everyone must wear a mask. Present your library card.  *You may also request to pick up materials at Wesley Hills Village Hall lock box. 
How to RETURN materials, ONLY USE OUR BOOK DROPS:  There are "OPEN" and "CLOSED" signs on our many book drops.  You will not be able to return materials to a staff member at the circulation desk.  On Saturday and Sunday, only you may also return items to our book drops at our remote locations at Wesley Hills Village Hall, Eugene Levy Memorial Park, and Hillcrest Shopping Plaza. These materials will be checked in the following Saturday with no penalty to the patron.  All materials will be quarantined for 3 days for the safety of staff and our patrons. It might take up to 5 days for items to come off your account. NO FINES through September! Please return materials in a timely manner so others may enjoy.
We are currently looking at September 14 to be open for browsing and computers.

Florida Public Library is pleased to announce its reopening to the public on Saturday, August 1. RCLS cardholders can once more visit the library to check out books, DVDs, audiobooks, CDs, video games, magazines and more. The number of people allowed in the building will be limited. All persons entering the library are required to wear face covering and observe social distancing requirements. Patrons are asked to enter through the rear door off the deck and exit through the side door; the front entrance will be closed. Hand sanitizer will be available at both doors. The stacks will be open for browsing, but patrons are asked not to linger so that more people can use the building. No inside seating will be available, except for patrons using limited public computers for 30-minute sessions. Wi-Fi is available on the rear deck and patrons are welcome to sit at the picnic tables.

For patrons not wishing to enter the building, curbside service will be available through Labor Day, or longer, if necessary. Library fines are suspended through Labor Day. Notary public service is by appointment; printing, photocopying and faxing are available anytime the library is open. FPL will close to the public one hour early to allow staff to clean the building. For more information, visit www.floridapubliclibrary.org or call (845) 651-7659 with questions. The staff is eager to see library users return to the library! Please check out our website to see our New Arrivals for all ages.

Bookdrop is open now. Greenwood Lake is offering curbside service as well as notary, printing and faxing services (also curbside) through till Aug 2. Opening to the public on Aug 3 by appointment only: 25 minutes for computer use, 45 minutes for Childrens Area, one family at a time. 15 minutes for browsing, notary service or printing/faxing services.

Nov. 9 - Greenwood Lake Public Library now has unlocked doors from 10-1 Mon-Sat and then all other times by appointment.  No changes in delivery info.  We are still closed to the public for the first hour (9-10) for material cleaning and the last hour (8-9 or 4-5) for facility cleaning . (Sundays it's 1/2 hour each). We continue to monitor the local infection numbers closely and will adjust procedures accordingly.

Browsing for library materials

Computer use for RCLS cardholders for one 45 minute session per day

Printing - 10 complimentary pages per day, including mobile printing

Copy, scan and fax services

Notary services by appointment, please call (845) 786-3800 x 18

Curbside only service will continue until further notice.

By phone: Main library (845) 786-3800 x 10/Village library (845) 429-3445 x 10

Or place a hold using: the Library Catalog

RCLS Gateway App, available on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Please wait for a call from us to schedule a time to pick up available items

• As of November 19, 2020: 
• CURBSIDE HOLDS PICK UP only BY APPOINTMENT
  Mon-Fri (10:30am-4:30pm)
• PHONE lines open Mon-Fri (10am-5pm)
• Document services  (fax, copy, print) still available
  - email request for service with attached document to hfl@rcls.org
  -when document is ready, we will call you to make a curbside pick up
  appointment
• NO Browsing appointments
• NO Chromebook appointments
• Return all library items into Book Drop (located to the right side of front doors)
• Returned library materials will be in quarantine for 6 days before it can be circulated
• Late fees will be waived through 12/31/2020
• WiFi available 9am-7pm outside library
• NO donations of books, DVDs, or CDs will be accepted at this time
• Up to date library information is on "LIBRARY UPDATES" page on website www.highlandfallslibrary.org & posted on home page of website, FB & Instagram
• Online programs continue (Virtual Adult Book Club, Story time (recorded), and
  Galleries)---Go to website for details---
• MASKS and social distancing 6 feet apart REQUIRED if you are on our library front porch in order to protect our patrons and staff when they are outside for curbside pick up

As of June 22nd Curbside pickup by appt. for books, faxing, copying, printing (via email). 845-292-6070

Sept 8th - We are now open for in person use of the library for 30 minute sessions by appointment only by calling 292-6070.

Curbside pickup continues and bookdrop remains open for returns.
Curbside Pickup Hours: Monday-Friday  10am-Noon and 1pm-4pm
Bookbrowsing inside the library is available Monday-Friday  10am-11am.
Call for further information (845) 457-5616.

• Only two people per household or group may enter each day.
• Keep visits to 30 minutes or less.
• Building occupancy will be limited.
• No mask, no entry.
• One 30-minute internet session per day.
• Curbside and portico pickup is still available.  Please call 634-4997 x125 for adult and teen materials and x121 for childrens'.  Call x124 when you arrive for pickup.

Special announcement!  Beginning Monday, 9/21, the Newburgh Free Library will reopen for appointment-based library services, including Curbside Pickup and appointments (http://www.newburghlibrary.org/curbside-pickup/)  to use Internet computers and/or copy, print and fax documents!

You can make your appointment at https://www.picktime.com/newburghfreelibrary or by phone: call 845-563-3600 at the Main Library at 124 Grand Street or 845-566-0460 at the Town Branch in the Newburgh Mall.

Before you visit, be advised that we are taking staff and visitors' temperatures.  We require that staff and visitors wear masks at all times in the Library, and maintain 6 feet social distance. We are so excited to see our patrons again, and thank you for your patience as we find ways to provide in-person Library services, while protecting our staff and the public from Covid-19! 

Phone Numbers to Call: Main Library: 845-563-3600 Town Branch: 845-566-0460 Reference: 845-563-3625

The library  will be going back to curbside services only effective today, November 5, 2020 through December 3.   We will reassess after 30 days. The Book Drop is open for return of library materials.  No fines charged on any items returned late until further notice. Free WiFi is available outside of the building. InterLibrary holds are open system-wide for all RCLS libraries.  Please contact the library for appointments and questions at (845)-856-7313 or email us at ptj@rcls.org.

• Beginning June 15, 2020 the bookdrop will be open for returns - there will be no fines.
• Also as of June 15, 2020, curbside services will begin from 10 am - 5:45 pm Mon. - Fri. Please call the library at (845) 753-2001 to request your items.
• As of June 22, 2020 Sloatsburg cardholders will be able to place holds via the online catalog or Gateway App.
• Please check our websites, www.splfromhome.org or www.sloatsburglibrary.org for more updates.

• As of Monday, August 17, the Sloatsburg Library is excited to announce it will re-open for patrons to browse for books, CD's and DVD's (for up to 30 minutes per visit). We will limit the number of patrons inside at any given time to adapt to NY State guidelines and all patrons (over the age of two) must have a working mask on their face to be in our building.

  While we will be open for browsing in our main space, our children's room will continue to be closed (though all our children's materials will be made available upon request). In addition, there will be no seating available and food and drink are not permitted at the current time. 

  Library computers will be available during open hours by appointment only and for a maximum of 30 minutes per day. Computer time will only be available with a reservation. There may be a limited browsing option for library materials during these appointments. Patrons waiting for computer appointments will be asked to wait outside the library. 

  The library will dedicate special hours for seniors and immunocompromised patrons admittance only. These hours are as follows: 

  Monday - Friday: 10am - 11am
  Saturday: Noon - 1pm

  Hours for the general public will be as follows:

  Monday - Thursday: 11am - 7pm
  Friday: 11am - 5pm
  Saturday: 1pm - 4pm 

  Call 845-753-2001 for more information.

Open for in-house browsing, reference, reader’s advisory, material pickup, copier, wireless printing, fax, notary services and computer use. Parking lot and window pickup continue. Visitors are required to wear approved face coverings, use hand sanitizer upon entry and practice social distancing. Time restrictions and capacity limits are in place for in-house visits.

Outdoor return drops remain open 24/7. 

Our current hours are:

Mon-Wed 10am-8pm

Thurs-Fri 10am-6pm

Sat 11am-3pm

Please call 845.359.3877 or email us at tappanlibrary@tappanlibrary.org with any questions.

• 6/22/20 - bookdrop open for returns.
• 6/22/20 -  notary, fax, photocopy and scanning services available by appointment only.
• 6/22/20 - curbside pickup available.  Place a hold via the online catalog or call the library.
• 7/27/20 - access to public computers by reservation only.  
• 8/3/20 - open for limited browsing on the main floor.
• Please call the library at 845-351-2207 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

• Book drop open 
• Limited in-building Internet, Browsing and Children's Room entrance by appointment. 
• Curbside delivery by appointment
• Extensive virtual program offerings
• Fax and copy service by appointment
• No fines on overdue materials until further notice
• Call 845-268-7700 or visit www.valleycottagelibrary.org for details or to schedule an appointment.