COVID-19 Pandemic Policies & Practices
The Farmington Public Library has reopened to the public by appointment! You may make a half-hour appointment to browse the stacks or use a computer between the hours of 10am-3pm Tuesday-Friday and 10am-2pm Saturday. We will be offering curbside services from 3pm-5pm Tuesday-Friday. Our curbside procedures will remain the same.
Here’s how it works: You call the library at 207-778-4312 and schedule a slot for a specific day. Each slot is a half hour, from 10-10:30, 10:30-11, etc. Up to 5 patrons are allowed in the building at a time, so please let staff know how many people are in your party when you call. Once you have reserved your spot, please arrive at your scheduled time (with a mask). Everyone will have to leave the building at the end of that half hour slot.
STARTING SEPTEMBER 1ST: All students K-12 who are homeschooling or doing distance learning online can schedule a one hour appointment to use the library for internet access. Please let library staff know when you call to make an appointment that you'd like a full hour for distance learning.
Masks are required to enter the building and must be worn at all times while inside. If you forget your mask you can purchase a disposable one for $1. If you cannot wear a mask, staff will be happy to bring you books during our curbside hours from 3pm-5pm. The only exceptions to this rule are children under 2.
Only one person/family is allowed in the Children’s room at a time. Please let the staff know when you call that you are planning to use the Children’s room.
Only three computers are available at one time. Please let staff know if you are intending to use one of our computers. If you cannot wear a mask but still wish to use a computer, you may borrow a laptop and sit outside. Call the library to schedule a half-hour slot with a laptop during our open hours, 10am-3pm Tuesday-Friday and 10am-2pm Saturday.
Here’s how it works: You call the library at 207-778-4312 and schedule a slot for a specific day. Each slot is a half hour, from 10-10:30, 10:30-11, etc. Up to 5 patrons are allowed in the building at a time, so please let staff know how many people are in your party when you call. Once you have reserved your spot, please arrive at your scheduled time (with a mask). Everyone will have to leave the building at the end of that half hour slot.
STARTING SEPTEMBER 1ST: All students K-12 who are homeschooling or doing distance learning online can schedule a one hour appointment to use the library for internet access. Please let library staff know when you call to make an appointment that you'd like a full hour for distance learning.
Masks are required to enter the building and must be worn at all times while inside. If you forget your mask you can purchase a disposable one for $1. If you cannot wear a mask, staff will be happy to bring you books during our curbside hours from 3pm-5pm. The only exceptions to this rule are children under 2.
Only one person/family is allowed in the Children’s room at a time. Please let the staff know when you call that you are planning to use the Children’s room.
Only three computers are available at one time. Please let staff know if you are intending to use one of our computers. If you cannot wear a mask but still wish to use a computer, you may borrow a laptop and sit outside. Call the library to schedule a half-hour slot with a laptop during our open hours, 10am-3pm Tuesday-Friday and 10am-2pm Saturday.
Curbside Practices |
Some Things Have Changed! |
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Our curbside practices will continue as they have been, between the hours of 3pm and 5pm Tuesday-Friday.
Curbside Instructions:
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STARTING SEPTEMBER 1ST: Items are checked out for three weeks, with one renewal if no one is waiting for the item.
No fines will be charged or collected during this time. We encourage you to wear a face mask when picking up your items. Staff will wear masks and have recently washed/sanitized hands when handling your items. The curbside cart is disinfected between each pick-up. Please return all items in the outside book drop. |
