COVID Safety at the Library

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

Branch hours

September 12, 2021 - Until further notice*

Safety procedures 

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

• Visitors must wear a face mask in accordance with Provincial regulations.
• Each branch is limiting the number of patrons inside the building at any one time to maintain appropriate social distancing. 
• Patrons should sanitize their hands before entering the building (sanitizer is provided at all entry points and throughout the branches). 
• 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, lounge seating, meeting rooms, and play areas are not available.
• Public washrooms and water fountains are not available. 
• 3D printing is not available.
• Children's Early Literacy stations and 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. 
• Our online services will continue to be available from the comfort of your home!
• 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.

ONLINE SERVICES

CURBSIDE PICKUP

Open hours and services may change at any time as the Province of Ontario updates COVID restrictions.