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1 | The list is pulled from libraries reporting directly to the State Aid unit at the MBLC or through our LibWizard form. It will be updated each day for the foreseeable future. Please update us through the LibWizard link copied below if your services or reopening dates change. Thanks for sharing with the library community. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | https://mblc.libwizard.com/f/covid-19_reopening | Last Updated: 19 November 2020 2:00 PM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Submitted | First Time Completing Form | Municipality | Library Name | Factors that determine re-opening | Phased approach? | Staff Reporting Date | Limited re-open date | Most/Full service re-open date | Public Service Hours | What limited services | Open services | Anticipated programming | Anticipated meeting room use | Continued Stay at Home services | Quarantine time | Quarantine space | Health and safety practices | Staff training | Written re-opening plan | Network | Other Information | Name | Phone | ||
4 | 5/20/2020 16:00 | Yes | Abington | Abington Public Library | Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan * Board of Library Trustees | Yes | Not applicable | 5/26/2020 | TBD | Reduced hours anticipated for 1-3 months | Curbside pickup materials * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials | Virtual only--for one month or less | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Senior or other vulnerable population hours * Sneeze guards installed * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Yes | OCLN | It is very difficult to predict which in library services will be offered until we know the content of the Phase Two opening guidelines. I will update beyond checkout and returns (which will be book drop only), when we have more information. The same is true for health and safety practices. | Deborah Grimmett | deborahg@ocln.org | (781)982-2139 | ||
5 | 5/27/2020 8:49 | No | Acushnet | Acushnet Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | Not applicable | TBD | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside technology usage * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside crafts * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot * Curbside pickup | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Plan to but not yet completed | SAILS | Dina Brasseur | dbrasseur@sailsinc.org | (508)998-0720 | ||
6 | 5/13/2020 12:33 | Yes | Acushnet | Acushnet Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | Not applicable | TBD | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside technology usage * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials * Return materials * Use of computers | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside technology use * Curbside crafts * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | TBD | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Senior or other vulnerable population hours * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff * One-way entrance and egress | TBD | Plan to but not yet completed | SAILS | Dina Brasseur | dbrasseur@sailsinc.org | (917)579-7810 | ||
7 | 8/13/2020 9:37 | No | Adams | Adams Free Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator)|Local Board of Health|Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities | Yes | TBD | 6/24/2020 | TBD | Reduced hours anticipated for 1-3 months | Curbside pickup materials|Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities|Return materials in bookdrops|Public Computer Use by appointment during Curbside hours. | Check out materials|Return materials|Use of computers | TBD | Issuing library cards remotely|Extended due dates|Waived fines|Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc.|Curbside crafts|Virtual reference|Virtual programming|Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | Over 72 hours to a week | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff|Masks/face coverings for patrons|Sneeze guards installed|Staggered shifts for staff|Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around)|Limited number of patrons in library at a time|Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library|Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day|Deep cleaning of the library periodically|One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Yes | CWMARS | Holli Jayko | hjayko@town.adams.ma.us | (413)743-8345 | |||
8 | 7/17/2020 10:51 | No | Adams | Adams Free Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health | Yes | TBD | 24-Jun-20 | TBD | Reduced hours anticipated for 1-3 months | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers | In library with limited number of patrons at programs | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside crafts * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | Over 72 hours to a week | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Yes | CWMARS | Holli Jayko | hjayko@town.adams.ma.us | (413)743-8345 | ||
9 | 11/5/2020 9:33 | No | Agawam | Agawam Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator)|Local Board of Health|Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities|Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | 6/1/2020 | 7/13/2020 | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials|Curbside pickup printouts/copies|Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities|Return materials in bookdrops|Homebound delivery | Check out materials|Return materials|Reference desk(s)|Use of computers | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Using to quarantine returned materials | Waived fines|Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc.|Curbside crafts|Virtual reference|Virtual programming | Over 72 hours to a week | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff|Masks/face coverings for patrons|Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings|Sneeze guards installed|Staggered shifts for staff|Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around)|Limited number of patrons in library at a time|Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library|Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day | Yes | Yes | CWMARS | Grab 'n Go pickup of checked out items accessible M-Th 9 -9 F 10-6 Sat 10-5. In person browsing and computer use by appointment, Tues & Thurs 9-9 and Sat 10-5. | Nancy Siegel | nsiegel@agawamlibrary.org | (413)789-1550 | |
10 | 6/5/2020 17:06 | Yes | Agawam | Agawam Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governors phased re-opening plan | Yes | 6/1/2020 | Curbside 6/1/2020, browsing by appointment, TBD | TBD | Usual public service hours | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers | TBD | TBD | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Virtual reference | Over 72 hours to a week | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day | Yes | Yes | CWMARS | Nancy Siegel | nsiegel@agwamlibrary.org | (413)789-1550 | ||
11 | 11/5/2020 9:49 | No | Amherst | Jones Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator)|Local Board of Health|Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities|Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan|Library Trustees and Staff | Yes | 6/1/2020 | 6/18/2020 | TBD | Curbside pickup materials|Curbside technology usage|Curbside pickup printouts/copies|Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities|Return materials in bookdrops|Homebound delivery | Check out materials|Return materials | TBD | TBD | Issuing library cards remotely|Waived fines|Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc.|Curbside technology use|Curbside crafts|Virtual reference|Virtual programming|Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | Over 72 hours to a week | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff|Masks/face coverings for patrons|Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings|Senior or other vulnerable population hours|Sneeze guards installed|Staggered shifts for staff|Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours|Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around)|Limited number of patrons in library at a time|Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library|Children's room will remain closed|Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day|Deep cleaning of the library periodically|Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff|One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Plan to but not yet completed | CWMARS | Sharon Sharry | sharrys@joneslibrary.org | (413)259-3106 | |||
12 | 6/20/2020 14:07 | Yes | Amherst | Jones Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | 6/1/2020 | 6/18/2020 | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery * Reference services | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) | TBD | TBD | Issuing library cards remotely * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside crafts * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | Over 72 hours to a week | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Senior or other vulnerable population hours * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Children's room will remain closed * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff * One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Yes | CWMARS | Sharon Sharry | sharrys@joneslibrary.org | (413)259-3106 | ||
13 | 8/5/2020 16:12 | ANDOVER | Memorial Hall Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator)|Local Board of Health|Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor’s phased re-opening plan | Yes | 5/11/2020 | 5/18/2020 | 7/29/2020 | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials|Curbside pickup printouts/copies|Return materials in bookdrops|Homebound delivery | Check out materials|Return materials|Reference desk(s)|Use of computers|Use of other technology, such as 3D printers | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely|Using or lending 3D printers or sewing machines to assist with PPE|Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc.|Virtual reference|Virtual programming | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff|Masks/face coverings for patrons|Sneeze guards installed|Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around)|Limited number of patrons in library at a time|Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library|Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day|Deep cleaning of the library periodically | Yes | Yes | MVLC | Barbara McNamara | bmcnamara@mhl.org | (978)623-8411 | |||
14 | 6/1/2020 10:13 | Yes | Andover | Memorial Hall Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health | Yes | Not applicable | TBD | TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely * Virtual reference * Virtual programming | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Sneeze guards installed * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically | Yes | Plan to but not yet completed | MVLC | Barbara McNamara | bmcnamara@mhl.org | (617)699-8644 | |||
15 | 5/13/2020 11:26 | Yes | Andover | Town of Andover Memorial Hall Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan * Federal government COVID19 guidelines | Yes | 5/11/2020 | 5/18/2020 | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Return materials in bookdrops | Too early to even begin to think about this. | TBD | TBD | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Senior or other vulnerable population hours * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff * One-way entrance and egress | TBD | Plan to but not yet completed | MVLC | The Town has formed a Re-Opening Task Force comprised of both School and Town personnel. The Library Director is a member of the Task Force. | Barbara McNamara | bmcnamara@mhl.org | (978)623-8411 | |
16 | 7/14/2020 13:32 | No | Aquinnah | Aquinnah Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan * Federal government COVID19 guidelines | Yes | 6/15/2020 | 6/15/2020 | TBD | TBD | Virtual only--for one month or less | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside technology use * Curbside crafts * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Children's room will remain closed * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically | Yes | Yes | CLAMS | Rosa Parker | rparker@clamsnet.org | (508)645-2314 | ||||
17 | 7/1/2020 15:01 | Yes | Aquinnah | Aquinnah Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | 6/15/2020 | 6/15/2020 | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside technology usage * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) | TBD | TBD | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside technology use * Curbside crafts * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | Over 72 hours to a week | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff | Yes | Yes | CLAMS | Rosa Parker | rparker@clamsnet.org | (508)645-2314 | ||
18 | 11/5/2020 11:47 | No | Arlington | Robbins Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator)|Local Board of Health|Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities|Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan|Federal government COVID19 guidelines | Yes | Not applicable | Not applicable | TBD | Usual public service hours | Curbside pickup materials|Curbside technology usage|Curbside pickup printouts/copies|Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities|Return materials in bookdrops|Homebound delivery | Check out materials|Return materials | TBD | TBD | Issuing library cards remotely|Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc.|Curbside technology use|Curbside crafts|Virtual reference|Virtual programming | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff|Masks/face coverings for patrons|Sneeze guards installed|Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours|Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around)|Limited number of patrons in library at a time|Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library|Children's room will remain closed|Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day | Yes | Yes | MLN | Effective 10/19/20, lobby is open for drop-in checkout of reserved materials. | Andrea Nicolay | anicolay@minlib.net | (781)316-3201 | |
19 | 7/16/2020 16:13 | No | Arlington | Robbins Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan * Federal government COVID19 guidelines | Yes | 6/15/2020 | 6/22/2020 | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery * Book bundles: non-title-specific bulk orders curated by librarians. Demand for Contactless Pickup is outstripping our ability to keep up. People want materials in bulk, esp families. | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Book bundle program aka getting bulk orders out to patrons, contact free. I want this to replace patrons browsing the stacks, which is not worth offering considering the public health risk. | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Senior or other vulnerable population hours * Sneeze guards installed * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Only self-checkouts to be used * Children's room will remain closed * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff | Yes | Yes | MLN | The better we become at supporting contactless pickup and getting materials out the door to patrons, the less pressure we will receive to let people inside and the safer we will all be. | Andrea Nicolay | anicolay@minlib.net | (781)316-3201 | |
20 | 5/12/2020 10:59 | Yes | Arlington | Robbins Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan * Federal government COVID19 guidelines | Yes | TBD | TBD | TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Virtual reference * Virtual programming | TBD | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Senior or other vulnerable population hours * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Only self-checkouts to be used * Children's room will remain closed * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff | TBD | Plan to but not yet completed | MLN | Andrea Nicolay | anicolay@minlib.net | (917)678-3815 | |||
21 | 5/21/2020 17:34 | Yes | Ashburnham | Stevens Memorial Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan * Federal government COVID19 guidelines * Staff, Trustees. | Yes | 05/26/2020 (One staff per day in library prior to this date) | 6/1/2020 | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials * Return materials * Use of computers | TBD | TBD | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside crafts * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | Over 72 hours to a week | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Sneeze guards installed * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Yes | CWMARS | Terri Anstiss, Director | tanstiss@ashburnham-ma.gov | (978)827-4115 | ||
22 | 7/23/2020 11:08 | Yes | Ashby | Ashby Free Public Library | Yes | 6/1/2020 | curbside 6/2/2020 | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials * Return materials * Use of computers | No in library or virtual programming | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Virtual programming | Over 72 hours to a week | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Sneeze guards installed * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library | Yes | Yes | CWMARS | Tiffany Call | tcall@cwmars.org | (978)386-5377 | |||
23 | 5/27/2020 17:48 | Yes | Ashfield | Belding Memorial Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan * Federal government COVID19 guidelines * When Optima resumes delivery service | Yes | 6/1/2020 | 6/3/2020 | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers | TBD | TBD | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside crafts * Virtual reference | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff * One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Yes | CWMARS | Sarah Hertel-Fernandez | sfernandez@cwmars.org | (765)430-8334 | ||
24 | 5/12/2020 9:47 | Yes | Ashland | Ashland Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan * Federal government COVID19 guidelines | Yes | Not applicable | 6/1/2020 | TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials * Return materials * Use of computers | Virtual only--for one month or less | Available for library or municipal department meetings only | Issuing library cards remotely * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside crafts * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | TBD | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Senior or other vulnerable population hours * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Cash and checks will not be accepted, payments by credit card only * Deep cleaning of the library periodically | TBD | Plan to but not yet completed | MLN | Paula Bonetti | pbonetti@ashlandmass.com | (508)881-0134 | |||
25 | 7/27/2020 11:34 | No | Athol | Athol Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan * Federal government COVID19 guidelines | Yes | 6/1/2020 | 6/15/2020 | 9/15/2020 | Reduced hours anticipated for 1-3 months | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside technology usage * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers * Use of other technology, such as 3D printers | Some in library and some virtual | Available with limited number of patrons in room | Issuing library cards remotely * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside crafts * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Sneeze guards installed * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) | Yes | Yes | CWMARS | Jean Shaughnessy | jshaughnessy@cwmars.org | (978)249-9515 | ||
26 | 5/15/2020 12:23 | Yes | Athol | Athol Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | TBD | TBD | TBD | Reduced hours anticipated for 1-3 months | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside technology usage * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers | Outdoors at library, for example in library garden or on patio | Unavailable, summer re-evaluation | Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically | Yes | Yes | CWMARS | Jean Shaughnessy | jshaughnessy@cwmars.org | (978)249-9515 | ||
27 | 6/24/2020 16:11 | No | Attleboro | Attleboro Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator)' Local Board of Health' Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities' Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan' Federal government COVID19 guidelines | Yes | 5/18/2020 | 5/27/2020 | TBD | Curbside pickup materials' Curbside pickup printouts/copies' Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities' Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials' Return materials' Reference desk(s)' Use of computers | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Unavailable, summer re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely' Extended due dates' Waived fines' Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc.' Curbside crafts' Virtual reference' Virtual programming' Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | Over 72 hours to a week | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff' Masks/face coverings for patrons' Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings' Senior or other vulnerable population hours' Sneeze guards installed' Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours' Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around)' Limited number of patrons in library at a time' Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library' Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day | Yes | Yes | SAILS | Christine M. Johnson | cjohnson@sailsinc.org | (508)222-0157 | |||
28 | 6/4/2020 13:19 | No | Attleboro | Attleboro Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governors phased re-opening plan * Federal government COVID19 guidelines * When Optima resumes delivery service | Yes | 5/18/2020 | 5/27/2020 | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Unavailable, summer re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside crafts * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Senior or other vulnerable population hours * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day | Yes | Yes | SAILS | Returns will not be accepted until Statewide Delivery services resume. Our curbside details are available at https://attleborolibrary.org/curbside-pickup-faq/ | Christine M. Johnson | cjohnson@sailsinc.org | (508)222-0157 | |
29 | 5/13/2020 11:36 | Yes | Attleboro | Attleboro Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan * Federal government COVID19 guidelines * When Optima resumes delivery service * Board of Trustees | Yes | 5/18/2020 | 5/26/2020 | TBD | Reduced hours anticipated for less than a month | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) | TBD | Unavailable, summer re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside crafts * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Senior or other vulnerable population hours * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff | Yes | Plan to but not yet completed | SAILS | Re-opening of book drop is greatly dependent on return of Optima Delivery services. Access to in-library services, such as periodicals, public computers, small group meetings, return of volunteers, etc. will be phased in, guided, and re-adjusted as needed, in accordance with ongoing recommendations and advisories provided by federal, state & local health and government officials. | Christine Johnson | cjohnson@sailsinc.org | (508)222-0157 | |
30 | 11/5/2020 12:52 | No | Avon | Avon Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator)|Local Board of Health|Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities|Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | July 1, 2020, split staff/staggered hours | 8/24/2020 open 5 days a week, 5 hours per day, 5 people for 30 minutes by appointment per town Selectmen and Board of health - 2 evenings, curbside, copying, faxing, efaxing, remote printing, outdoor programs, grab-n-go crafts for kids, teens and adults | 10/17/2020 open Saturdays almost full hours ( 6 days a week with evenings)- 7 people in building by appointment for 30 minutes - Computers 1 available per 30 minutes and all of above | Usual public service hours | Curbside pickup materials|Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities|Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials|Return materials|Use of computers | TBD | TBD | Issuing library cards remotely|Waived fines|Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc.|Curbside crafts|Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | Over 72 hours to a week | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff|Masks/face coverings for patrons|Senior or other vulnerable population hours|Sneeze guards installed|Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around)|Limited number of patrons in library at a time|Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library|Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day | Yes | Yes | OCLN | Ann Fogg | afogg@ocln.org | (508)583-0378 | ||
31 | 7/14/2020 15:09 | Yes | Avon | Avon Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * construction in lobby area of library using the front door | Yes | July 1, 2020, split staff/staggered hours | TBD | TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials * Return materials * Use of computers | Some in library and some virtual | Issuing library cards remotely * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Virtual programming | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Senior or other vulnerable population hours * Sneeze guards installed * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff | Yes | Yes | OCLN | Ann Fogg | afogg@ocln.org | (508)583-0378 | ||||
32 | 6/16/2020 15:10 | No | Ayer | Ayer Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | 60220 | 60920 | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers | TBD | TBD | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside crafts * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Children's room will remain closed | TBD | Yes | CWMARS | Tim Silva | tsilva@ayer.ma.us | (978)772-8250 | ||
33 | 6/11/2020 15:03 | Yes | Ayer | Ayer Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | 2-Jun-20 | 9-Jun-20 | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers | TBD | TBD | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) | TBD | Plan to but not yet completed | CWMARS | Tim Silva | tsilva@ayer.ma.us | (978)772-8250 | ||
34 | 11/5/2020 9:19 | Yes | Barnstable | Cotuit Library Association | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator)|Local Board of Health|Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities|Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | TBD | Has already occurred. The library has had curbside pickup and outdoor one-on-one patron programs since the summer and offers limited browsing at present. | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Limited service is offered at present. That includes curbside pickup, one-on-one outdoor meetings and programs, and limited browsing. | Limited service is offered at present. That includes curbside pickup, one-on-one outdoor meetings and programs, and limited browsing. | TBD | TBD | Curbside technology use|Wi-Fi service in the parking lot|Other services and accommodations are TBD. | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff|Masks/face coverings for patrons|Sneeze guards installed|Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around)|Limited number of patrons in library at a time|Children's room will remain closed|Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff|One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Yes | CLAMS | Lisa Frusztajer | librarian@cotuitlibrary.org | (508)428-8141 | ||
35 | 7/23/2020 14:17 | No | Barnstable | Cotuit Library | TBD | Reduced hours anticipated for 1-3 months | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside technology usage * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) | Outdoors at library, for example in library garden or on patio | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside technology use * Curbside crafts * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Children's room will remain closed * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff * One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Yes | CLAMS | Antonia Stephens | astephens@clamsnet.org | (508)428-8141 | ||||||
36 | 7/14/2020 13:26 | No | Barnstable | Centerville Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | TBD | TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside technology usage * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely * Waived fines * Curbside technology use * Curbside crafts * Virtual reference * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically | Yes | Plan to but not yet completed | CLAMS | Victoria Ann Allard | vallard@clamsnet.org | (508)790-6220 | ||||
37 | 7/14/2020 12:48 | No | BARNSTABLE | Sturgis Library | Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan * When Optima resumes delivery service | Yes | Not applicable | July 27th for in-building browsing and checkout | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside crafts * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Yes | CLAMS | Lucy Loomis | sturgislibrary@comcast.net | (508)362-6636 | ||
38 | 7/8/2020 14:37 | No | Barnstable | Sturgis Library | Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan * When Optima resumes delivery service | Yes | May 18th for curbside pickup, fresh air book sale, outdoor Storywalks | May 18th for curbside pickup, fresh air book sale, outdoor Storywalks | May 27th for in-person visits, browsing, checkout. No copier, computers, programs, sitting and readings, etc. Limit of 20 people in building, 30 minutes each. | Reduced hours anticipated for 1-3 months | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Fresh Air Book Sale, Plant Sale | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside crafts * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Yes | CLAMS | Lucy Loomis | sturgislibrary@comcast.net | (508)362-6636 | ||
39 | 7/8/2020 11:55 | No | Barnstable | Osterville Village Library | Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | May | July 6th | Reduced hours anticipated for 1-3 months | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside technology usage * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers | Outdoors at library, for example in library garden or on patio | Unavailable, summer re-evaluation | Using or lending 3D printers or sewing machines to assist with PPE * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside technology use * Curbside crafts * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 24 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Sneeze guards installed * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically | Yes | Yes | CWMARS | Cyndy Cotton | cyndycotton@clamsnet.org | (508)428-5757 | |||
40 | 6/24/2020 18:21 | Yes | Barnstable | Whelden Memorial - West Barntable | Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities' Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | 5/28/2020 | 5/29/2020 | TBD | Reduced hours anticipated for 1-3 months | Curbside pickup materials' Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities' Return materials in bookdrops' Homebound delivery | Check out materials' Return materials' Use of computers | Outdoors at library, for example in library garden or on patio | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely' Waived fines' Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc.' Curbside crafts' Virtual reference' Virtual programming' Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff' Masks/face coverings for patrons' Sneeze guards installed' Staggered shifts for staff' Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours' Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around)' Limited number of patrons in library at a time' Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library' Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day' One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Yes | CLAMS | Kelly Depin | kdepin@clamsnet.org | (508)362-2262 | ||
41 | 6/13/2020 10:13 | Yes | Barnstable | Whelden Memorial Library | Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan * Federal government COVID19 guidelines | Yes | 5/28/2020 | 5/29/2020 | TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery * Virtual and phone reference | Check out materials * Return materials | Outdoors at library, for example in library garden or on patio | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Plan to but not yet completed | CLAMS | Kelly Depin | kdepin@clamsnet.org | (508)362-2262 | |||
42 | 5/14/2020 10:49 | Yes | Barnstable | Cotuit Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan * Appropriate staffing levels--we are currently down to 3 staff, only one of whom is full-time | Yes | 5/14/2020 | TBD | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery * We are adjacent to a park and also have a large lawn, so we may attempt an outdoor, socially distanced story hour or similar event. | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers | TBD | Issuing library cards remotely * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside crafts * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Children's room will remain closed * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff * One-way entrance and egress | TBD | Plan to but not yet completed | CLAMS | Projected reduction in FY21 income is affecting staffing, materials and programming, so everything really remains to be seen. | Antonia Stephens | astephens@clamsnet.org | (508)428-8141 | ||
43 | 5/12/2020 17:17 | Yes | barnstable | osterville village | Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | TBD | 06/14/2020 depend on governor | Reduced hours anticipated for less than a month | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers * Meeting rooms | Some in library and some virtual | Available with limited number of patrons in room | Issuing library cards remotely * Using or lending 3D printers or sewing machines to assist with PPE * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside crafts * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 24 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Senior or other vulnerable population hours * Sneeze guards installed * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff | Yes | Yes | CLAMS | I think the quarantine of books is a little over the top, wiping them down should be adequate. I don't see stores, markets, post offices quarantine mail, boxes, food boxes. Should patrons quarantine them for 24 hours when they get them home? I am not sure with this book quarantine started. I don't see it applying to anything else. I do have CoVID fatigue, but you asked. Thank you. :) | cyndy cotton | cyndycotton@clamsnet.org | (508)428-5757 | ||
44 | 5/12/2020 14:10 | No | Barnstable | Marstons Mills Public Library | Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan * Common Sense, concern for staff and patrons, concern regarding influx of off Cape Cod visitors coming to the Cape | Yes | TBD | TBD | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside technology usage * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Use of computers | Virtual Only- TBD | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Children's room will remain closed * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Plan to but not yet completed | CLAMS | Stacie Hevener | shevener@clamsnet.org | (508)428-5175 | ||
45 | 5/12/2020 6:21 | No | Barnstable | Sturgis Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | 18-May | 18-May | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery * Virtual programming | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside crafts * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Yes | CLAMS | Special collections will be closed to public. | Lucy Loomis | sturgislibrary@comcast.net | (508)362-8448 | |
46 | 6/23/2020 16:49 | Yes | Barre | Woods Memorial Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator)' Local Board of Health' Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities' Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan' Library Reopening Working Group (Director, 1 staff member, Trustee Chair, 1 Trustee); Board of Library Trustees | Yes | 6/23/2020 | 7/7/2020 | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials' Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities' return materials directly into bins; outdoor technology/printouts hoped for, but TBD | TBD | some outdoors at the library/in parks, some online | TBD | TBD | Over 72 hours to a week | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff' Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around)' Bookdrops will remained closed' staff may continue to work from home as necessary; most practices involving public in the building TBD | Yes | Yes | CWMARS | this is for Phase 1; we do not anticipate reopening the building to the public before the autumn, if then | Carol Witt | cwitt@barrelibrary.org | (978)355-2533 | |
47 | 8/28/2020 11:43 | No | Becket | Becket Athenaeum | Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities|Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor’s phased re-opening plan | Yes | 4/1/2020 | 9/8/2020 | TBD | Curbside pickup materials|Curbside technology usage|Curbside pickup printouts/copies|Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities|Return materials in bookdrops|Homebound delivery|Public Computer usage and patron browsing by appointment will begin 9/8/2020. | Check out materials|Reference desk(s)|Use of computers | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely|Extended due dates|Waived fines|Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc.|Curbside technology use|Curbside crafts|Virtual reference|Virtual programming|Wi-Fi service in the parking lot|outdoor programming, with distancing, when feasible. Virtual programming indefinitely. | Over 72 hours to a week | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff|Masks/face coverings for patrons|Senior or other vulnerable population hours|Sneeze guards installed|Staggered shifts for staff|Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours|Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around)|Limited number of patrons in library at a time|Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library|Only self-checkouts to be used|Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day|Deep cleaning of the library periodically|One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Yes | MASSCAT | Jodi Shafiroff | jodi@bwlibrary.org | (413)623-5483 | |||
48 | 5/12/2020 8:12 | Yes | Becket | Becket Athenaeum | Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | TBD | 06/01/2020 hoped for. | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside technology usage * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers | We are currently doing virtual programming, will continue that indefinitely, but hoping to have some outdoor programming, i.e. yoga in the park, summer reading program art and story time, depending on Governor Baker's announcements of easing of physical distancing, and community participation. | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside technology use * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | Over 72 hours to a week | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Yes | MASSCAT | We have been maintaining a curbside pickup system with quarantined returns all along, per the Board of Trustees and staff wishes. There has been only 1 staff member allowed in building ever during this time. She wears mask, gloves, washes frequently, and maintains the quarantine of both the returned materials, mail received, bins used in curbside delivery, etc. All other staff works 100% from home. | Jodi Shafiroff | jodi@bwlibrary.org | (413)281-6865 | |
49 | 7/24/2020 16:29 | No | Bedford | Bedford Free Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | 6/1/2020 | 6/23/2020 | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside technology usage * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops | Reference desk(s) * Use of computers * Use of other technology, such as 3D printers | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside technology use * Curbside crafts * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Children's room will remain closed * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff * One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Yes | MLN | Richard Callaghan | rcallaghan@minlib.net | (781)275-9440 | ||
50 | 6/24/2020 15:06 | No | Bedford | Bedford Free Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator)' Local Board of Health | Yes | 6/1/2020 | 6/23/2020 | TBD | Curbside pickup materials' Curbside pickup printouts/copies' Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities' Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials' Return materials' Reference desk(s) | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Using to quarantine returned materials | Issuing library cards remotely' Waived fines' Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc.' Virtual reference' Virtual programming' Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff' Masks/face coverings for patrons' Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings' Sneeze guards installed' Staggered shifts for staff' Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours' Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around)' Limited number of patrons in library at a time' Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library' Children's room will remain closed' Cash and checks will not be accepted, payments by credit card only' Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day' Deep cleaning of the library periodically' Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff' One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Yes | MLN | Richard Callaghan | rcallaghan@minlib.net | (781)275-9440 | |||
51 | 5/18/2020 19:13 | Yes | Bedford | Bedford Free Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | TBD | TBD | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Senior or other vulnerable population hours * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Children's room will remain closed * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Yes | MLN | Richard Callaghan | rcallaghan@minlib.net | (781)275-9440 | ||
52 | 8/27/2020 11:05 | No | Belchertown | Clapp Memorial Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator)|Local Board of Health|Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities|Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor’s phased re-opening plan | Yes | 6/1/2020 | 6/8/2020 | TBD | Usual public service hours | Curbside pickup materials|Curbside pickup printouts/copies|Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials|Return materials | TBD | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely|Waived fines|Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc.|Virtual reference|Virtual programming|Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | Over 72 hours to a week | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff|Masks/face coverings for patrons|Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings|Sneeze guards installed|Staggered shifts for staff|Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours|Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around)|Limited number of patrons in library at a time|Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library|Cash and checks will not be accepted, payments by credit card only|Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day|Deep cleaning of the library periodically|One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Yes | CWMARS | Sheila McCormick | smccormick@cwmars.org | (413)323-0417 | ||
53 | 6/11/2020 16:42 | Yes | Belchertown | Clapp Memorial Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | 6/3/2020 | 6/8/2020 | TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Return materials in bookdrops * Remote technology help; virtual programming; email reserves form; parking lot wifi | Check out materials * Return materials | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | Over 72 hours to a week | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * One-way entrance and egress * Considering children's room closure; no money handling | Yes | Yes | CWMARS | Sheila McCormick | smccormick@cwmars.org | (413)323-0417 | |||
54 | 11/5/2020 10:24 | No | Bellingham | Bellingham Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator)|Local Board of Health|Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities|Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | 5/11/2020 | 6/3/2020 | 8/3/2020 | Reduced hours anticipated for longer than 3 months | Curbside pickup materials|Curbside pickup printouts/copies|Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities|Return materials in bookdrops|Homebound delivery | Check out materials|Return materials|Reference desk(s)|Use of computers|Meeting rooms | Virtual for the forseeable future | Our one person study room is currently available for reservation. | Issuing library cards remotely|Extended due dates|Waived fines|Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc.|Virtual reference|Virtual programming|Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 48 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff|Masks/face coverings for patrons|Senior or other vulnerable population hours|Sneeze guards installed|Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around)|Limited number of patrons in library at a time|Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library|Children's room will remain closed|Cash and checks will not be accepted, payments by credit card only|Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff | Yes | Yes | CWMARS | Bernadette Rivard | brivard@bellinghamma.org | (508)966-1660 | ||
55 | 5/12/2020 8:00 | No | Bellingham | Bellingham Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | 5/11/2020 | TBD | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers | TBD | TBD | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | Over 72 hours to a week | Not applicable | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Senior or other vulnerable population hours * Sneeze guards installed * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically | Yes | Plan to but not yet completed | CWMARS | Bernadette Rivard | brivard@bellinghamma.org | (508)657-2776 | ||
56 | 8/27/2020 10:30 | No | Belmont | Belmont Public Library | We need to open the library to remind our community of our relevance, and avoid future budget cuts. | Yes | They have been in the library for many months. | September 8th, 2020 | Not Most, but more services - September 21st 2020 | Reduced hours anticipated for longer than 3 months | Curbside pickup materials|Curbside pickup printouts/copies|Return materials in bookdrops|Homebound delivery | Check out materials|Return materials|Reference desk(s)|Use of computers | Virtual Programming until future notice | Using to quarantine returned materials | Waived fines|Virtual reference|Virtual programming|Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff|Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings|Sneeze guards installed|Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around)|Limited number of patrons in library at a time|Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library|Cash and checks will not be accepted, payments by credit card only|Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day|Deep cleaning of the library periodically|Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff|One-way entrance and egress | Yes | No | MLN | Peter Struzziero | Pstruzziero@minlib.net | (617)993-2851 | ||
57 | 5/11/2020 20:52 | Yes | Berkley | Berkley Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan * Federal government COVID19 guidelines | Yes | TBD | TBD | TBD | Reduced hours anticipated for 1-3 months | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Use of computers | TBD | We have no meeting rooms. | Issuing library cards remotely * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside crafts * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day | Yes | Yes | SAILS | Vicki Dawson | vdawson@sailsinc.org | (508)644-5882 | ||
58 | 7/1/2020 14:45 | Yes | Berlin | Berlin Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan * Federal government COVID19 guidelines | Yes | June 29th | June 29th | TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside technology usage * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers * Use of other technology, such as 3D printers | Some in library and some virtual | Available with limited number of patrons in room | Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day | TBD | Plan to but not yet completed | CWMARS | Bob Hodge | rhodge@cwmars.org | (978)838-2812 | |||
59 | 6/4/2020 16:19 | No | Bernardston | Cushman Library | Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governors phased re-opening plan * Selectboard and Board of Trustees | Yes | 06/06/20 (Director has been working one day per week for the duration) | 6/6/2020 | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery * 24/7 WiFi on patrons' own devices, and full virtual library online | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers * visits most likely by appointment | some outdoors at patrons' leisure (Story Walks and Chalk Draws), SR projects inspired by the library but created at home, digital craft programs, and group gatherings via meeting platforms (French Conversation and Book Discussion) | don't have one | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside crafts * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | Over 72 hours to a week | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Senior or other vulnerable population hours * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Bookdrops will remained closed * Children's room will remain closed * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Yes | CWMARS | We are offering Curbside Pick-up through the first week of September, at which time we will reassess our services offered based on the latest Scientific and medical evidence. | Karen Stinchfield | cushmanlibrary@gmail.com | (413)648-5402 | |
60 | 6/1/2020 23:16 | Yes | Bernardston | Cushman Library | Selectboard | Yes | 06/06/20 (approved by BOT, being presented to Selectboard on 06/04/20), Director already working on site | 6/6/2020 | TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * curbside WiFi 24/7 on patrons' own devices, returns during curbside (bookdrop closed), and our full virtual library" will still be getting plenty of attention (new content and virtual programming)" | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * (circ desk and reference desk are same desk); curbside WiFi 24/7 on patrons' own devices, returns during curbside (bookdrop closed), and our full virtual library" will still be getting plenty of attention (new content and virtual programming); indoors library visits will be by appointment | most likely | due to the size of our library" | All virtual, except for three outdoor Story Walks and three Chalk Draw events, maybe a nature walk... need SB's and BOH's approval | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside crafts * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot * full virtual library" online with new content and programming" | Over 72 hours to a week | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Senior or other vulnerable population hours * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Bookdrops will remained closed * Children's room will remain closed * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * One-way entrance and egress * Plexiglass wall around two sides of circ desk | Yes | Yes | CWMARS | The BOT has approved a plan to offer curbside pick-up (as much as they want of everything they want) through the first week of September, at which time they will meet with the Director and reassess the services offered based on the current information. This plan must be approved by the Selectboard before we can get the go-ahead to start. | Karen Stinchfield | |||
61 | 6/2/2020 15:47 | No | Beverly | Beverly Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) | Yes | 6/8/2020 | 06/15/2020 curbside pickup | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | TBD | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Using or lending 3D printers or sewing machines to assist with PPE * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | Over 72 hours to a week | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically | Yes | Plan to but not yet completed | NOBLE | Allison Babin | babin@noblenet.org | (978)921-6062 | ||
62 | 5/12/2020 9:54 | Yes | Beverly | Beverly Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) | Yes | TBD | TBD | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Using to quarantine returned materials | Issuing library cards remotely * Waived fines * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | Over 72 hours to a week | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Senior or other vulnerable population hours * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Cash and checks will not be accepted, payments by credit card only * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff | TBD | Yes | NOBLE | Director submitted a phased reopening plan to supervisor on 5/5. Have not received much feedback yet; many answers subject to change. | Allison Babin | babin@noblenet.org | (978)921-6062 | |
63 | 7/30/2020 10:18 | Yes | Blackstone | Blackstone Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan * Federal government COVID19 guidelines * We have enough staff to re-open safely. | Yes | 5/22/2020 | 6/1/2020 | Reduced hours anticipated for 1-3 months | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside technology usage * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers * Use of other technology, such as 3D printers | Virtual only--for one month or less | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Senior or other vulnerable population hours * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Yes | CWMARS | The Children's Room will be by appointment only per family in 15 minute intervals. | Lisa Cheever | lcheever@cwmars.org | (508)883-1931 | ||
64 | 11/5/2020 6:50 | No | Blandford | Porter Memorial | Local Board of Health|Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities | Yes | Not applicable | ######## | TBD | Usual public service hours | Curbside pickup materials|Curbside technology usage|Curbside pickup printouts/copies|Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities|Return materials in bookdrops|Homebound delivery | Check out materials|Return materials|Reference desk(s)|Use of computers|Use of other technology, such as 3D printers | TBD | Issuing library cards remotely|Extended due dates|Waived fines|Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc.|Curbside technology use|Curbside crafts|Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 24 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff|Masks/face coverings for patrons|Sneeze guards installed|Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around)|Limited number of patrons in library at a time|Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library|Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day|Deep cleaning of the library periodically | Yes | Yes | CWMARS | We have gone back to curbside after a ruse of cases in our community recently. | Nicole Daviau | ndaviau@cwmars.org | (413)848-2853 | ||
65 | 8/5/2020 14:44 | No | Bolton | Bolton Public Library | Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor’s phased re-opening plan|Federal government COVID19 guidelines|Board of Trustee decision | Yes | 6/1/2020 | 6/2/2020 | TBD | Curbside pickup materials|Curbside technology usage|Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities|Return materials in bookdrops|Homebound delivery | Unknown at this time | TBD | Unavailable until we can stop using the meeting room to isolate and quarantine incoming materials. | Issuing library cards remotely|Extended due dates|Waived fines|Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc.|Curbside technology use|Curbside crafts|Virtual reference|Virtual programming|Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff|Masks/face coverings for patrons|Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings|Senior or other vulnerable population hours|Sneeze guards installed|Staggered shifts for staff|Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around)|Limited number of patrons in library at a time|Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library|Children's room will remain closed | Yes | Yes | CWMARS | Kelly Collins | kcollins@cwmars.org | (978)779-2839 | |||
66 | 5/15/2020 16:08 | No | Bolton | Bolton Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | 6/1/2020 | 6/2/2020 | TBD | Reduced hours anticipated for 1-3 months | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside technology usage * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials * Return materials | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside technology use * Curbside crafts * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Senior or other vulnerable population hours * Sneeze guards installed * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Children's room will remain closed * Deep cleaning of the library periodically | Yes | Yes | CWMARS | Kelly Collins | kcollins@cwmars.org | (978)779-2839 | ||
67 | 5/12/2020 10:45 | No | Bolton | Bolton Public Library | Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan * Federal government COVID19 guidelines | Yes | 6/1/2020 | TBD | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Use of computers | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside crafts * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Senior or other vulnerable population hours * Sneeze guards installed * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically | Yes | Yes | CWMARS | Kelly Collins | kcollins@cwmars.org | (978)779-2839 | ||
68 | 7/24/2020 10:15 | No | Boston | Boston Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | TBD | 6/22/2020 | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials * Return materials * Use of computers | Some in library and some virtual | TBD | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | Over 72 hours to a week | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff * One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Yes | MBLN | Catherine Halpin | chalpin@bpl.org | (617)859-2166 | ||
69 | 5/12/2020 11:42 | Yes | Boston | BPL | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | TBD | TBD | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials * Return materials * Use of computers | Some in library and some virtual | TBD | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff * One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Plan to but not yet completed | MBLN | David Leonard | dleonard@bpl.org | (617)859-2034 | ||
70 | 7/8/2020 16:50 | No | Bourne | Jonathan Bourne Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities | Yes | 6/15/2020 | 6/15/2020 | TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials * Return materials | TBD | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside crafts * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | TBD | Yes | Yes | CLAMS | Patrick Marshall | pmarshall@bournelibrary.org | (508)759-0600 | ||||
71 | 5/20/2020 16:06 | Yes | Bourne | Jonathan Bourne Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan * When library is able to be readied for safe return of staff and patrons. | Yes | TBD | TBD | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Most services TBD. We anticipate it will be a while before patrons are allowed back in the building. | TBD | TBD | Issuing library cards remotely * Waived fines * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff | TBD | Plan to but not yet completed | CLAMS | Patrick Marshall | pmarshall@bournelibrary.org | (508)759-0600 | ||
72 | 11/5/2020 11:40 | No | Boxborough | Sargent Memorial Library | Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities|Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | Curbside 6/1/2020, by-appointment in-building services 10/13/2020 | TBD | Curbside pickup materials|Curbside pickup printouts/copies|Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities|Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials|Return materials|Reference desk(s)|Use of computers | Virtual indefinitely. | Using to quarantine returned materials | Issuing library cards remotely|Extended due dates|Waived fines|Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc.|Curbside crafts|Virtual reference|Virtual programming|Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 48 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff|Masks/face coverings for patrons|Sneeze guards installed|Staggered shifts for staff|Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around)|Limited number of patrons in library at a time|Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library|Cash and checks will not be accepted, payments by credit card only | Yes | Yes | CWMARS | Peishan Bartley | pbartley@cwmars.org | (978)263-4680 | ||||
73 | 7/23/2020 14:58 | No | Boxborough | Sargent Memorial Library | Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan * Federal government COVID19 guidelines * When Optima resumes delivery service | Yes | 5/25/2020 (We have been letting one staff in to the building at a time. 5/25 is when we being a more structured shift schedule.) | 6/1/2020 | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials * Return materials * Use of computers | Some in library and some virtual | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside crafts * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Senior or other vulnerable population hours * Staggered shifts for staff * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library | Yes | Yes | CWMARS | Peishan Bartley | pbartley@cwmars.org | (978)263-4680 | ||
74 | 6/3/2020 16:42 | No | Boxborough | Sargent Memorial Library | Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governors phased re-opening plan * Federal government COVID19 guidelines | Yes | 5/25/2020 (We have been letting one staff in to the building at a time. 5/25 is when we being a more structured shift schedule.) | 6/1/2020 | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers | Some in library and some virtual | Using to quarantine returned materials | Issuing library cards remotely * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside crafts * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | Over 72 hours to a week | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically | Yes | Yes | CWMARS | Peishan Bartley | pbartley@cwmars.org | (978)263-4680 | ||
75 | 5/14/2020 9:25 | Yes | Boxford | Boxford Town Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan * Federal government COVID19 guidelines * When Optima resumes delivery service | Yes | 5/18/2020 | 5/26/2020 | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside technology usage * Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials * Reference desk(s) | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | We do not have meeting rooms | Virtual reference * Virtual programming | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff * One-way entrance and egress | Yes | MVLC | Library is part of a shared building with Town Hall Offices. The Library and Town Hall share entrances and exits. We are coordinating our reopening procedures with Town Hall Offices. | Kevin Bourque | kbourque@boxfordlibrary.org | (978)887-3723 | ||
76 | 8/10/2020 15:54 | No | Braintree | Thayer Public | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator)|Local Board of Health|Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor’s phased re-opening plan | Yes | staff entered building on June 22nd and were divided into two teams. Book drop opened on June 24th Curbside started June 27th hours Mon- Fri 10-4pm | Opened to limited public for browsing, computer use, etc on Monday August 10th Open to public Mon, Wed, Fri from 10-4 curbside offered Tue & Thurs. 10-12 | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials|Curbside pickup printouts/copies|Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities|Return materials in bookdrops|Homebound delivery | Check out materials|Return materials|Reference desk(s)|Use of computers | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Available for library or municipal department meetings only | Waived fines|Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc.|Curbside crafts|Virtual programming|Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff|Masks/face coverings for patrons|Sneeze guards installed|Limited number of patrons in library at a time|Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library|Only self-checkouts to be used|Deep cleaning of the library periodically|Staff were staggered with some remote hours. June 22- August 13th. Reduced staffing policy was discontinued and all staff are required to work in library buidling. Remote work discontinued as of Thur. August 13th | Yes | Yes | OCLN | Thayer Public Library has a phased reopening plan and was the last town building to open to the public and to discontinue remote work. Library still on reduced hours. All other Town buildings and Departments opened regular hours with all staff back on July 8th. | Terri Stano | Tstano@braintreema.gov | (781)848-0405 | |
77 | 6/24/2020 14:34 | Yes | Braintree | Thayer Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator)' Local Board of Health' Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities' Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan' Federal government COVID19 guidelines | Yes | 6/22/2020 | 6/29/2020 | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials' Curbside pickup printouts/copies' Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities' Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials' Return materials' Reference desk(s)' Use of computers | TBD | TBD | TBD | 72 hours | Yes | TBD | Yes | Yes | OCLN | Terri Stano | tstano@braintreema.gov | (781)848-0405 | ||
78 | 11/5/2020 9:46 | Yes | Brewster | Brewster Ladies Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator)|Local Board of Health|Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities|Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan|When Optima resumes delivery service | Yes | 6042020 | 11012020 | TBD | Reduced hours anticipated for 1-3 months | Curbside pickup materials|Return materials in bookdrops|Homebound delivery | Check out materials|Reference desk(s)|Use of computers | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely|Extended due dates|Waived fines|Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc.|Virtual reference|Virtual programming|Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff|Masks/face coverings for patrons|Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings|Sneeze guards installed|Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around)|Limited number of patrons in library at a time|Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library|Bookdrops will remained closed|Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day|Deep cleaning of the library periodically | Yes | Yes | CLAMS | Cynthia St. Amour | cstamour@brewsterladieslibrary.org | (508)896-3913 | ||
79 | 6/4/2020 9:32 | Yes | Brewster | Brewster Ladies Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governors phased re-opening plan | Yes | 6012020 | 6042020 | TBD | Reduced hours anticipated for 1-3 months | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside technology usage * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Unavailable, summer re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely * Waived fines * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically | Yes | No | CLAMS | Cindy St Amour | cstamour@brewsterladieslibrary.org | (508)896-3913 | ||
80 | 7/24/2020 12:24 | Yes | Brockton | Brockton Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | 6/1/2020 | 6/15/2020 | 07/06/2020 very limited onsite services available | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside technology usage * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers * Children's room, reference (microfilm, etc,), and branches available by appointment only. public computers, printing, copying, faxing, and highly curated browsing available in White Ave. lobby and the Lingos Auditorium. | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Using or lending 3D printers or sewing machines to assist with PPE * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside technology use * Curbside crafts * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff | Yes | Yes | OCLN | the Brockton Public Library will remain at its current level of operation (see number 10 "other") for the foreseeable future. There will be evaluations in late August about continuing our phased reopening plan in the fall. | Paul Engle | pengle@cobma.us | (508)894-1401 | |
81 | 6/3/2020 18:55 | No | Brookfield | Merrick Public Library | Local Board of Health | Yes | 26-May-20 | Tuesday, June 2, 2020 | TBD | Reduced hours anticipated for 1-3 months | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside technology usage * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers | No in library or virtual programming | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside technology use * Curbside crafts | Over 72 hours to a week | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff * One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Yes | CWMARS | Brenda Metterville | bmetterville@cwmars.org | (508)867-6339 | ||
82 | 5/28/2020 9:56 | Yes | Brookfield | Merrick Public Library | Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | ######## | Tuesday, June 2, 2020 | TBD | Reduced hours anticipated for 1-3 months | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside technology usage * Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers * Use of other technology, such as 3D printers | No in library or virtual programming | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside crafts | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff * One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Yes | CWMARS | Brenda Metterville | bmetterville@cwmars.org | (508)867-6339 | ||
83 | 5/13/2020 11:38 | Yes | Brookfield | Merrick Public Library | Local Board of Health * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | TBD | TBD | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside technology usage * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials | No in library or virtual programming | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | More than a week | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Senior or other vulnerable population hours * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff | Yes | CWMARS | Brenda Metterville | brookfieldlibrary@gmail.com | (508)867-6339 | |||
84 | 7/13/2020 14:55 | No | BROOKLINE | Public Library of Brookline | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities | Yes | 6/15/2020 | 7/6/2020 | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside technology usage * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials * Return materials | virtual programming through December 2020 | unavailable through December 2020 | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside technology use * Curbside crafts * Virtual reference * Virtual programming | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Sneeze guards installed * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Yes | MLN | Anne S Reed | areed@minlib.net | (617)730-2361 | ||
85 | 5/12/2020 9:15 | Yes | brookline | Public Library of Brookline | Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities | Yes | 15-Jun-20 | 29-Jun-20 | 4-Jan-20 | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery * All of the Curbside options, except CONTACTLESS not curbside | Check out materials * Return materials | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Unavailable until January | Issuing library cards remotely * Using or lending 3D printers or sewing machines to assist with PPE * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot * Contactless, no curbside | Over 72 hours to a week | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Children's room will remain closed * Cash and checks will not be accepted, payments by credit card only * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff * One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Plan to but not yet completed | MLN | Sara Slymon | sslymon@minlib.net | (617)730-2360 | ||
86 | 5/12/2020 7:55 | Yes | Buckland | Buckland Public Library | Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | TBD | TBD | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside technology usage * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Use of computers | TBD | Using to quarantine returned materials | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside technology use * Curbside crafts * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | Over 72 hours to a week | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Sneeze guards installed * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * One-way entrance and egress | No | Plan to but not yet completed | CWMARS | Jane Buchanan | jbuchanan@cwmars.org | (413)625-9412 | ||
87 | 6/10/2020 16:50 | Yes | Burlington | Burlington Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | 5/26/2020 | 6/2/2020 | TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery * online programming | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically | Yes | No | MVLC | Michael Wick | mwick@burlington.org | (781)505-4990 | |||||||
88 | 8/12/2020 16:35 | No | Canton | Canton Public Library | Local Board of Health|Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities|Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor’s phased re-opening plan | Yes | 6/1/2020 | 7/6/2020 | 8/10/2020 | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials|Curbside technology usage|Curbside pickup printouts/copies|Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities|Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials|Use of computers | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely|Extended due dates|Waived fines|Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc.|Curbside crafts|Virtual programming|Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | Not applicable | Masks/face coverings for staff|Masks/face coverings for patrons|Sneeze guards installed|Staggered shifts for staff|Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours|Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around)|Limited number of patrons in library at a time|Children's room will remain closed|Cash and checks will not be accepted, payments by credit card only|Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day|Deep cleaning of the library periodically|Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff|One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Yes | OCLN | Andrea Capone | acapone@ocln.org | (781)821-5027 | |||
89 | 5/11/2020 20:30 | Yes | Canton | Canton Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan * Trustee Decision | Yes | TBD | TBD | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials | TBD | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside crafts * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Senior or other vulnerable population hours * Sneeze guards installed * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Children's room will remain closed * Cash and checks will not be accepted, payments by credit card only * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff * One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Plan to but not yet completed | OCLN | Andrea Capone | andreajoancapone@gmail.com | (617)851-0830 | |||
90 | 9/2/2020 16:09 | No | Carlisle | Gleason Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator)|Local Board of Health|Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities|Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor’s phased re-opening plan | Yes | 5/26/2020 | 6/1/2020 | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials|Curbside technology usage|Curbside pickup printouts/copies|Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities|Return materials in bookdrops|Homebound delivery | Check out materials|Return materials|Reference desk(s)|Use of computers | Primarily virtual for the foreseeable future, with some outdoors | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely|Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc.|Virtual reference|Virtual programming|Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff|Masks/face coverings for patrons|Senior or other vulnerable population hours|Sneeze guards installed|Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours|Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around)|Limited number of patrons in library at a time|Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library|Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day|Deep cleaning of the library periodically | Yes | Yes | MVLC | As of 9/1/2020 we are open by appointment for browsing and computer use. | Martha Feeney-Patten | mpatten@gleasonlibrary.org | (978)369-4898 | |
91 | 7/8/2020 16:54 | No | Carlisle | Gleason Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities | Yes | 5/26/2020 | 6/1/2020 | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers | Mostly virtual with a limited number of outdoor events (e.g. drive-in concert) | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Senior or other vulnerable population hours * Sneeze guards installed * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * No seating available; one-way traffic flow in some library areas | Yes | Yes | MVLC | Martha Feeney-Patten | mpatten@gleasonlibrary.org | (978)369-4898 | ||
92 | 6/3/2020 16:48 | No | Carlisle | Gleason Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governors phased re-opening plan | Yes | 5/26/2020 | 6/1/2020 | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Sneeze guards installed * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Deep cleaning of the library periodically | Yes | Yes | MVLC | Everything is subject to change | Martha Feeney-Patten | mpatten@gleasonlibrary.org | (978)369-4898 | |
93 | 5/12/2020 11:34 | Yes | Carlisle | Gleason Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan * Board of Library Trustees (might fall under municipal officials, but seems worth mentioning specifically) | Yes | 5/26/2020 | 6/1/2020 | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside crafts * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | TBD | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * some of these are still tbd | TBD | Yes | MVLC | Martha Feeney-Patten | mpatten@gleasonlibrary.org | (978)369-4898 | ||
94 | 5/12/2020 10:50 | Yes | Carver | Carver Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | TBD | TBD | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials * Return materials * Use of computers | TBD | Unavailable, summer re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Senior or other vulnerable population hours * Sneeze guards installed * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * One-way entrance and egress | TBD | Plan to but not yet completed | SAILS | Carole Julius | cjulius@carverpl.org | (508)866-3415 | ||
95 | 6/1/2020 8:53 | Yes | Charlemont | Tyler Memorial Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | The Library Director has been working in the library throughout the time of the stay-at-home order | Tyler Memorial Library reopened for curbside pickup on 5/28/20 | TBD | Usual public service hours | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers | TBD | N/A | Issuing library cards remotely * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | Over 72 hours to a week | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day | Yes | Yes | CWMARS | Andrea Bernard | charlemont.hawley.library@gmail.com | (413)339-4335 | ||
96 | 5/12/2020 12:24 | Yes | Charlemont | Tyler Memorial Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | TBD | TBD | Usual public service hours | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside technology usage * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers | TBD | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside technology use * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | Over 72 hours to a week | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Staff will wear gloves or other PPE beyond face coverings * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day | TBD | Plan to but not yet completed | CWMARS | Andrea Bernard | charlemont.hawley.library@gmail.com | (413)339-4335 | ||||
97 | 7/23/2020 13:45 | No | Charlton | Charlton Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | Not applicable | Not applicable | 7/13/2020 | Reduced hours anticipated for 1-3 months | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities * Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials * Use of computers | Outdoors at library, for example in library garden or on patio | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Waived fines * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Curbside crafts | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Sneeze guards installed * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * Deep cleaning of the library periodically * One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Yes | CWMARS | Cheryl Hansen | chansen@cwmars.org | (508)248-2219 | ||
98 | 5/13/2020 11:16 | Yes | Charlton | Charlton Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator) * Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | 5/19/2020 | TBD | TBD | Reduced hours anticipated for 1-3 months | Curbside pickup materials * Curbside pickup printouts/copies * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Use of computers | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Unavailable, summer re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc. * Virtual programming | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Sneeze guards installed * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * One-way entrance and egress | TBD | Yes | CWMARS | Cheryl Hansen | chansen@cwmars.org | (508)248-2219 | ||
99 | 6/17/2020 11:08 | No | Chatham | Eldredge Public Library | Local Board of Health * Health indicators in the local community and/or surrounding communities * Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan * When building and staff are ready | Yes | 5/26/2020 | TBD | TBD | Reduced hours, how long TBD | Curbside pickup materials * Return materials in bookdrops * Homebound delivery | Check out materials * Return materials * Reference desk(s) * Use of computers * In-house programming * Meeting rooms | TBD | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely * Extended due dates * Waived fines * Virtual reference * Virtual programming * Wi-Fi service in the parking lot | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff * Masks/face coverings for patrons * Sneeze guards installed * Staggered shifts for staff * Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours * Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around) * Limited number of patrons in library at a time * Limiting the amount of time a patron can spend in the library * Bookdrops will remained closed * Children's room will remain closed * Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day * One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Yes | CLAMS | Amy Andreasson | amyandreasson@clamsnet.org | (508)945-5170 | ||
100 | 6/22/2020 14:06 | No | Chelsea | Chelsea Public Library | Local Municipal Officials (Mayor, Town Administrator)' Local Board of Health' Commonwealth State of Emergency Order or Lieutenant Governor's phased re-opening plan | Yes | 6/15/2020 | 6/22/2020 | TBD | Curbside pickup materials' Curbside pickup crafts/children's activities' Return materials in bookdrops | Check out materials' Return materials' Reference desk(s)' Copier | Virtual only--for the summer at a minimum | Unavailable, fall re-evaluation | Issuing library cards remotely' Extended due dates' Waived fines' Curbside pickup of materials, copies, etc.' Virtual reference' Virtual programming' Wi-Fi service on the library front stairs (no parknking lot) | 72 hours | Yes | Masks/face coverings for staff' Masks/face coverings for patrons' Sneeze guards installed' Staggered shifts for staff' Staff continuing to work remotely for part of their hours' Social distancing practices (Example: six feet markers on floor, moving furniture around)' Limited number of patrons in library at a time' Children's room will remain closed' Cash and checks will not be accepted, payments by credit card only' Extra cleaning of library furniture and equipment throughout the day' Deep cleaning of the library periodically' Closed stacks with retrieval of materials by staff' One-way entrance and egress | Yes | Yes | MBLN | Sarah Jackson | sgay@chelseama.gov | (617)466-4355 | |||