COVID 19 Library Reopenings
| Library | Reported Reopening Measures |
| ALBERT WISNER PUBLIC LIBRARY |
Book drop open 24/7.
As of 8/4 open to public - limited - call for appointment Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 12 to 6. Saturday 12 to 4. 986-1047 ext. 3
As of 9/1 Children's Room
Tues - W - Thurs 10am to noon/ 3 to 6pm
Sat 12 to 4
Call 986-1047 x4 for appointment.
Starting 9/15 Entire Library Open - no appointment necessary
Tues - W Thurs 10 am to 6
Sat 12 to 4
Curbside Pick Up Continues to be available 986-1047
M - F - Sat 9 to 5
Tues - W - Thur 9 to 7 |
| BLAUVELT FREE LIBRARY |
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| CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY | Curbside pickup is available until 7:30 Monday-Thursday and until 4:30 Friday and Saturday. Monday: 10:00-8:00 Tuesday: 10:00-8:00 Wednesday: 10:00-8:00 Thursday: 10:00-8:00 Friday: 10:00-5:00 Saturday:10:00- 5:00 Sunday: Closed Limited Browsing and Computer Use is available now by appointment for 30 minute sessions. To schedule a time to come into the library, please call 845-469-4252. |
| CORNWALL PUBLIC LIBRARY |
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. |
| CRAGSMOOR FREE LIBRARY | Now open Tuesday, Thursday 10am to 2pm
Saturday 10am to 2pm
Patrons can come in by appointment
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| DANIEL PIERCE LIBRARY |
As of 8/31/2020: Limited in-person services - Mondays 11a - 1p, Tuesdays - Fridays 11a - 4p |
| ELLENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY & MUSEUM |
Curbside pickup of materials continues, and our bookdrop remains open for returns. EPL&M is now offering appointments for computer use and browsing. Appointments for notary public, photocopy and fax service are also available. Call (845)647-5530 to find out more
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| ETHELBERT B. CRAWFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY | 03/15 - undefined |
| FALLSBURG LIBRARY |
As of June 8, 2020 the book drop continues to be open for returns.
As of June 15, 2020 curbside services will begin on an abbreviated Monday-Friday schedule. Please check our website, www.fallsburglibrary.org after June 12 for updated schedule.
As of June 22, 2020 Fallsburg card holders will be able to place holds
Monday August 10 the Fallsburg Library will begin to offer limited, appointment only in building access for computer use and browsing. Appointment slots are for 30 minutes and MUST be made in advance. You MUST be on time for your appointment to receive the full 30 minutes. Please note, face coverings are required to be worn properly during your full visit. We are still offering curbside appointments as well for picking up holds and copying and faxing services. Holds on materials are limited to those designated as being in the "C" run (mainly other Sullivan County libraries). Please call 845-436-6067 or email fbr@rcls.org to schedule an appointment time today. You can check our website, www.fallsburglibrary.org for our latest schedule.
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| FINKELSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 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 |
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. |
| GARDINER LIBRARY |
Reopening the Gardiner Library: Stage Four
Expanded Hours:
Tuesdays 12 - 8 PM
Thursdays 12 - 8 PM Fridays through Sundays 12 - 4 PM
- Holds on all items system-wide opens 9/22
- Laptops available to use in the community room by appointment or walk-in if available.
- Open to six patrons at a time for 20 minute blocks
- All essential services available in library or by curbside service
- Curbside assistance and pick-up window available for all services
- All items continue to be quarantined before reshelved
Contact Nicole at nlane@rcls.org with any questions.
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| GOSHEN PUBLIC LIBRARY and HISTORICAL SOCIETY |
On June 15th Goshen Library opened its outdoor book drop for 24/7 returns.
As of June 22nd we have been offering walkup window services including pickup of reserved books, wireless printing, FAXing, photocopying and library card registrations by schedule for several hours each afternoon. As of August 3rd we are in stage 4 of our re-opening plan which involves public access to the building in limited numbers and for limited periods of time, both on the main level and in the Children’s area. Mon.-Thurs. 10-1 & 4-7, and Fri.-Sat. 12-4. Our walkup window continues to be an option. Masks are required at our walkup window and for entering the building. Gloves are available and required for browsing. Telephone appointments are accepted for public computer use. |
| GREENWOOD LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 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. |
| HAVERSTRAW KING'S DAUGHTERS PUBLIC LIBRARY |
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 service 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 |
| HIGHLAND FALLS LIBRARY |
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| JOSEPHINE-LOUISE PUBLIC LIBRARY | The Josephine-Louise Public Library is currently offering browsing, computer sessions, faxing, copies and other library services by appointment. Each appointment is for in-house service is thirty minutes. Please make sure to be on time. Curbside Service is still being offered to patrons not wishing to enter the building. The Book Drop has been open for return items. Free Wi Fi is available outside of the building. Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 10am - 7pm; Friday, 10am - 5pm; Saturday, 10am - 1:30 pm. Face masks are required to enter the building. Sanitizing stations are located at all entrances. Inter-library holds are limited to libraries in our area. Please contact the library for appointments and questions (845)-778-7621. |
| LIBERTY PUBLIC LIBRARY |
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. |
| LIVINGSTON MANOR FREE LIBRARY | Bookdrop is open and curbside service in in effect. Reopening to the public 8/3 with a limit of 5 people and a 30 minute time limit. Appointments for computer use as of 8/3. Copy, print and fax services available. |
| MAMAKATING LIBRARY | As of June 22, Curbside pickup by appt. Book drop open. Open 7/13 to public by appointment for browsing, computer services, copying, faxing, printing. 845-888-8004 |
| MOFFAT LIBRARY OF WASHINGTONVILLE |
DRIVE-THRU PICK-UP SERVICE AVAILABLE: HOURS: MON-THUR: 10am-8pm; FRI: 10am-6pm; SAT: 10am-5pm & SUN: 12pm-5pm - Drive-Thru Entrance located on Rte 208 between 1st Presbyterian Church & Rte 94
CURBSIDE PICK-UP SERVICE AVAILABLE for pedestrians - CALL LIBRARY when you arrive & wait at the bottom of the ramp near the BOOK DROP)
HOMEBOUND DELIVERY SERVICE RESUMES 8/17/20 - Call LIBRARY for info starting 8/17/20: (845) 496-5483 x 324
NOTARIES, FAXES & PHOTOCOPIES/PRINT-OUTS available BY APPOINTMENT - CALL LIBRARY to schedule. Face coverings are required in the building.
8/24/20 - LIBRARY BUILDING OPENING TO PUBLIC - LIMITED BY 30-MINUTE APPOINTMENTS FOR BROWSING ONLY - CALL LIBRARY to schedule appointment starting 8/24/20: (845) 496-5493 x 324. Face coverings are required in the building.
NO FINES CHARGED ON ANY ITEMS RETURNED LATE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
BOOK RETURN OPEN 24/7 - Drop off your library materials anytime.
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| MONROE FREE LIBRARY | Bookdrop and curbside pickup starting on 6/22. We will be opening The book drop from 10 to 3 Monday through Saturday and doing curbside in the same timeframe. |
| MONTGOMERY FREE LIBRARY |
Curbside pickup continues and bookdrop remains open for returns. |
| NANUET PUBLIC LIBRARY |
We will reopening for limited services and hours beginning Monday, September 14.
Open hours will be:
M - Th: 11am - 7pm
Fri - Sat: 11am - 3pm
Sunday Closed
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| NEW CITY FREE LIBRARY | Book drop opened 6/10; curbside pickup started 6/15. Starting July 20, open for browsing and 30-minute/day internet. No seating. Limited occupancy. |
| NEWBURGH FREE LIBRARY |
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 starting Monday 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! Temporary Hours Starting Sept. 21: Main Library: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays from 9 am - 8 pm; Open Saturdays, 9 am - 5 pm starting October 3; Closed Wednesdays and Sundays Town Branch: Mondays & Fridays from 10 am - 6 pm; Wednesdays from 11 am -7 pm; Open every other Saturday starting October 10 from 10 am - 6 pm; Closed Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays Phone Numbers to Call: Main Library: 845-563-3600 Town Branch: 845-566-0460 Reference: 845-563-3625 |
| NYACK LIBRARY |
Curbside and Email/Phone Services
M - TH 11 AM - 6:30 PM F 11 AM - 5:30 PM Sa 11 AM - 2:30 PM Su 12 PM - 3:30 PM |
| ORANGEBURG LIBRARY | Book drop is open. Opened for curbside pickup on June 15th. Opened on July 20th by appointment for reference, browsing, copier/bax service and public computer usage. |
| PALISADES FREE LIBRARY |
The Palisades Library is open to walk in visits. Please limit browsing time to 15 minutes and computer sessions to 30 minutes. Masks must be worn at all times.
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| PEARL RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY |
RETURNS: You can return items Mon/Wed/Fri 9am-5pm, Tues/Thurs 9-8, Saturday 10-2. We are not charging fines at this time. RESERVES: You can reserve books, DVDs, etc. and make an appointment to pick them up Mon/Wed/Fri 9am-5pm, Tues/Thurs 9-8, Saturday 10-2. Log in to your online account and place a hold, use the RCLS Gateway app, or call (845) 735-4084 to request your items. Not sure what you want to read next? Let our librarians curate a Surprise Book Bag for you! WELCOME TABLE: Our friendly librarians are ready to greet you at our Welcome Table at the door to answer your questions, reserve items, photocopy and fax. Notary service available, please call ahead. To reduce the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Library is limiting some services until further notice. Contact us, watch us on PRPL From Home, access eBooks, magazines, and AudioBooks, as well as Movies, Music, and TV Shows from your home. Sign up for our enewsletter for weekly updates! Sign up for a library card to use all our resources! |
| PIERMONT LIBRARY DISTRICT |
We're open once more! We're opening our doors to you, our beloved patrons, once again—we missed you! While things will look a little different during your visit, we are happy to offer time slots to browse or use the computer. We recommend making an appointment, and you can do that right here on our website, so you've come to the right spot! Curbside will continue to be available as well; no appointment needed, just call when you're outside! You can also ask a librarian questions by phone, or email. Remember, you can still use the Library remotely, anywhere and anytime! Visit our calendar of events for all scheduled programs and activities. Our website has added some new sections as well—take a look around! There's information on things like curbside and reopening, booking your time slot, a Virtual Art Exhibit, and even fun facts about our beautiful town! We look forward to providing you with reading, watching, and listening materials! Let us know how we can help! For general information please email info@piermontlibrary.org or call the library at (845) 359-4595. If we're closed, leave us a voicemail with you name and number and we'll return your call the next day! |
| PINE BUSH AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT |
Book Drop is open
Curbside pick up is available - online ordering or phone in to reserve material
Open to public but limited walk ins.
Hours 10 to 4 Monday through Friday. Saturday 10 to 2.
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| PORT JERVIS FREE LIBRARY |
Starting September 21, 2020, the Port Jervis Free Library is offering browsing, computer sessions, faxing, and copies by appointment, Monday through Saturday between the hours of 2:30-4:30pm. In-person visits for browsing and public computer use will be limited to 25-minute appointments. Curbside Service is still being offered to patrons not wishing to enter the building. Curbside pickup appointments can be made Monday through Friday: 10:10am- 2:10pm and 4:40pm-5:40pm, and Saturday: 10:10am-2:10pm. |
| ROSCOE FREE LIBRARY |
Roscoe opened on a very limited basis on August 18th.
Days: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday. Hours: 10 - 12 & 1 - 3.
Only 4 patrons in the library at a time, masks are mandatory, browsing is 10 minutes. Computers: There is one public computer available for 30 minutes. Fax & photo will be done by library staff. Children's room is not open. Curbside pick up is always available
Blind Date With A Book...5 books in a bag after you pick a genre. Just call & ask for this & we'll check them out & place a bag on the porch.
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| ROSE MEMORIAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION |
Beginning TUESDAY, AUGUST 11th Rose Memorial Library will be open to the public for browsing during select hours! Browsing Hours: Monday & Wednesday, 3pm to 8pm; Tuesday & Thursday, 10am to 2pm; Friday & Saturday, 12noon to 4pm. We will continue to offer curbside pickup service during the hours the library is closed to public. Curbside Pickup Hours: Monday & Wednesday, 10am to 3pm; Tuesday & Thursday 2pm to 5pm; Friday & Saturday, 10am to 12noon. There will be a limit of 12 people (excluding staff) in the building at one time; therefore, patrons may be asked to wait before entering. Masks covering the mouth and nose will be required to be worn at all times while inside the building. Closing time is 15 minutes before the stated hour to allow time to disinfect. Effective Sunday, September 13th, the Rose Memorial Library will be open from noon to 4pm with Browsing Hours from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. |
| SLOATSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY |
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| SUFFERN FREE LIBRARY |
Open to the Public (max 30 people; limit 30 minutes/visit) & Curbside Pickup
Monday through Thursday, 10am - 7pm (last building entry for hold pickup only, 6:45pm)
Friday, 10am - 5pm (last building entry for hold pickup only, 4:45pm)
Saturday, 12 noon to 5pm (last building entry for hold pickup only, 4:45pm)
Sunday, Closed
Drive-up Book Drop Hours
Monday through Thursday, 7am - 7pm
Friday, 7am - 5pm
Saturday, 9am to 5pm
Sunday, Closed
Inside Services Available
Self-service copier and fax machine
Internet computers, 20 minutes per person/day on a first-come, first-served basis
Reference services available at Adult Information Services Desk and Children's Reference Desk.
No seating or meeting rooms available.
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| SUNSHINE HALL FREE LIBRARY |
Eldred is open to the public Tuesday-Friday 12:00-4:00 and Saturday 10:00-3:00. Library visits are limited to ½ an hour once a day. A maximum of 7 people allowed in at a time. No admittance without a face covering. Curbside pickup is also available for those who prefer it. Bookdrop is open.
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| TAPPAN LIBRARY | Book and AV dropboxes are open for returns. Please call 359.3877 to schedule pickup up of reserved material. |
| THRALL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRCIT OF MIDDLETOWN |
8-5-2020 - Curbside pickup and building entrance for up to 30 minutes once per day.
Computers, browsing, fax and photocopying.
Please see following link for details:
https://www.thrall.org/docs/LibraryServicesAugust2020.pdf |
| TOMKINS COVE PUBLIC LIBRARY | Opening to the public Aug 3 by appointment only for 15 minute browsing and 30 minute computer use. Curbside pickup is continuing. Please call the Library at 845-786-3060 to make a request. |
| TUXEDO PARK LIBRARY |
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| VALLEY COTTAGE FREE LIBRARY |
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| WALLKILL PUBLIC LIBRARY |
- Curbside delivery of pre-ordered items
- Appointment-only browsing is available by calling the circulation desk at 895-3707
- Use of the fax, copier, and computers by appointment only
- Online programming, with material necessary for crafts available for pickup at the library
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| WEST NYACK FREE LIBRARY |
June 8: Bookdrop now open for returns only
June 15: Curbside pickup by appointment. Please call 845 358-6081 for assistance.
August 3: Open for Grab and Go: Mondays - Thursdays 10:00 AM - 8 PM; Fridays 10:00 AM - 4 PM; Saturdays 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM.
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| WESTERN SULLIVAN PUBLIC LIBRARY |
Browsing, computer/wi-fi use, and essential services. Newspapers are available for reading in-house with gloves. Appointments preferred, but drop-ins are welcome. Book drop is open for all returns. Curbside pickup still available.
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| WOODBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY |
Both Branches:
Bookdrop open
Curbside pickup continuing
Open to the public (limited hours) for 30 minute browsing, 30 minute computer usage, printing, faxing. See woodburypubliclibrary.org for further details and up-to-date hours.
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