COVID Safety at the Library

Our library branches are open. Masks are still required inside and building capacities are limited.

Branch hours

Safety procedures 

Here's what you can expect when you visit the library:

• Visitors must wear a face mask in accordance with Provincial regulations.
• Patrons should self-screen and sanitize their hands before entering the building (sanitizer is provided at all entry points and throughout the branches). 
• Capacity limits (effective December 19, 2021) are being enforced at all branches:
  • Paris Branch: 12 patrons per floor
  • Burford Branch: 12 patrons
  • Glen Morris: 2 patrons
  • Scotland-Oakland: 5 patrons
  • St. George: 13 patrons
• Patrons should follow directional signage to maintain social distancing. 
• High touch surfaces will be cleaned more frequently.
• Patrons who want to browse our DVDs will be provided with disposable gloves while using this collection.
• Self-checkout units have been updated to reduce touch interactions during checkout.
• Parents should keep their children close to prevent accidentally breaking social distancing rules.
• Patrons who are ill or who have reason to believe they have come in contact with COVID-19 will not be permitted in the library per recommendations set out by government and health officials.

Modified services

In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the following in-branch services will be modified or unavailable:

• Public internet computer use will be limited to a maximum of 45 minutes per patron, per day.
  • The number of public computers has been reduced to accommodate social distancing. 
  • Computers are still available on a first come, first-served basis. Please plan your visit accordingly as you may have to wait longer than usual for a computer.
• Study areas, meeting rooms, and play areas are not available.
• Water fountains are not available. 
• Children's Early Literacy stations are available on a limited basis.
• Imagination Stations are not available.
• Payment for printing or photocopying requires exact change. 
• Staff will only be able to provide limited assistance to patrons using our public computers, collections, and other services.
• Tech Coach appointments with the Brant Skills Centre are not available. 
• Online programming for children, teens, and adults will continue.
• Information requests and readers' advisory interviews will be handled through our Book-a-Talk telephone service.