Thursday March 28th, 2024 7:18AM

Hall Co. libraries reopening to public with some exceptions

By Lauren Hunter Multimedia Journalist

Hall County libraries will reopen to the public Monday with some health and safety precautions still in place.

According to the Hall County Government website, all branches except for the Gainesville branch will reopen. This branch remains closed to the public as final remodeling steps take place, although curbside service is still available.

"With schools resuming, we feel the services and resources provided by the Hall County Library System are more crucial than ever," said Hall County Library System Director Lisa MacKinney.

Library staff have taken several precautions to ensure the health and safety of visitors. Furniture that does not allow social distancing will be marked off and meeting and study rooms will remain closed. In addition, staff ask that members of the community only visit the library for an hour at a time to maintain a low number of people indoors.

In-person services such as notary and passport applications will be available by appointment only. All library programs will continue in a virtual format and computer areas will be rearranged to allow social distancing.

Free Wifi is available for use in the parking lot of each branch. Many branches feature seating outside the main building for the public’s use.

Library resources such as Tutor.com, GALILEO, E-read Kids, hoopla, and ReferenceUSA are still available to assist families as they begin the school year.

Curbside service will still be an option for members of the community who feel unsafe entering the library building. Curbside service and library hours are available at hallcountylibrary.org. 

Reopening libraries is part of the next phase of the Hall County Government’s plan to reopen county facilities. More information on steps the county is taking to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is available at ready.hallcounty.org.

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