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 GCPL will reopen with limited in-house public usage at a time that follows Governor Justice’s reopening plan.

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 Open Tuesday – Friday 10 am to 4 pm. Sunday hours to be added at a later date.

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• Patrons may enter the library to access materials and services on a limited basis as follows below.

• Returned materials must be placed in the outdoor book drop. Returned materials will be quarantined for 72 hours. No returned materials in building.

• Patrons must read temporary policy before entering the building.

• There is a limit of 9 patrons in the building at one time as per government guidelines.

•  There is a ½ hour daily time limit per patron to be in the building.

• At this time no children under 12 years old permitted in the building.

• Patrons will be required to wear protective face covering.

• Patrons must consent to contactless temperature check. Anyone registering temperature over 100.4 will not be admitted.

• Patrons are to respect social distancing guidelines.

• Patrons with viral symptoms (i.e. fever, sore throat, coughing, etc.) are requested to seek remote services by calling the library rather than entering the building

• Computer access is limited. There are three active computers with a ½ hour time limit per patron per day.  No staff assistance will be available for computers.

• Fax, notary and passport services are available by appointment only.

• There is a 5 book limit at checkout. You may have additional items on your card but only 5 in hand at check out.

• Fines will continue to be waived until the Library resumes regular service hours

• We encourage contactless materials pick-up. Curb service will continue.

• We encourage patrons to use own devices for online use, WiFi is available.

• Library furniture may not be used.

• Patron access to the stacks may be limited. Patrons will be encouraged to place browsed items that they do not wish to check out on a cart to allow staff to quarantine items.

• We encourage our patrons to permit the staff to retrieve desired materials to reduce handling of materials.

• There is no access to public restrooms at this time.