INNISFIL IDEALAB AND LIBRARY
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The Innisfil ideaLAB & Library is excited to announce that the Cookstown, Lakeshore and Stroud branches will reopen on Tuesday, March 9 as the Simcoe-Muskoka region returns to the Red – Control zone of the provincial framework.
“We’re grateful that we’ve been able to offer curbside pick-up while we’ve been closed, but we know our patrons have missed the human connection,” said Innisfil ideaLAB & Library Deputy CEO, Susan Baues. “We’re looking forward to being able to provide in-person services again and can’t wait to see people safely back in our spaces.”
Under the Browse, Borrow and Go model, the Library will be open for the browsing and borrowing of materials, holds pick-ups, express computer access and use of printers. Capacity will be limited to ensure physical distancing and patrons are asked to keep their visit to 15 minutes or less. Computer access will be limited to half an hour per person and staff will disinfect workstations between each use. The Library will also continue to offer low-contact curbside pickup of materials.
Hours of operation are as follows:
Lakeshore Branch (967 Innisfil Beach Road):
- Tuesday to Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cookstown Branch (20 Church Street):
- Tuesday to Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Thursday: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Stroud Branch (7883 Yonge Street):
- Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Patrons visiting the open branches in person must follow public health guidelines, including wearing a face covering, staying two metres apart from others, sanitizing or washing hands, and staying home if sick. Physical distancing markers and directional signage have been placed in the branches and surfaces are frequently cleaned and disinfected. All borrowed items will continue to be returned to book drops and will be quarantined for 72 hours before being checked in.
The Library’s digital services and online on-demand or live programming remain available at www.innisfilidealab.ca. For more information on the Library’s reopening plans, visit www.innisfilidealab.ca/browse-borrow-go, call 705-431-7410 or email [email protected].
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