Guelph Public Library COVID-19 Red Level Protocols

Posted on Friday February 12, 2021

Today’s Provincial announcement placed Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region and the City of Guelph into the Red (Control) Level. Guelph Public Library locations will re-open to the public on Wednesday, February 17 for regular hours starting at 9 a.m. with the exception of our Scottdale Branch which will be available for Curbside Pickup Only. Note: Curbside services will be available at all locations on Tuesday, February 16.

What we're asking you to do:

Do not enter the library if you currently have or recently had a fever, cough, shortness of breath, or are feeling unwell.
Keep your hands clean. Hand sanitizer will be provided throughout the library and should be used upon entry to the library.
Maintain at least 2 metres of distance from others.
Wear a face covering over your nose and mouth while inside the library.
Follow all directional signs and floor markings.
No eating or drinking within the library.
Limit your time in the library and minimize touching of materials and surfaces.

Additional restrictions at all library locations include a 30-minute time limit at all computer stations. Plus, as of February 17, 2021, all library locations will begin quarantining library materials for 24-hours which means significantly reduced wait times for holds. For you, this change means a better library experience - you won’t have to wait as long for library materials - while maintaining everyone’s health and safety.

Curbside Pickup at the Scottsdale Branch will continue to be offered on a drop by basis, Mondays to Thursdays between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m., plus Fridays and Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. This location will be closed on Sundays.

Need a library card? Guelph residents can register for virtual library cards through the library's catalogue to access curbside pickup.

Be sure to check the Library's website frequently for any COVID-19 service updates. Enjoy reading, watching, listening and loving your Guelph Public Library items while remaining safe and healthy!

For more information:
Steven Kraft, Guelph Public Library CEO

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