Enfield Libraries Set to Reopen to the Public

ENFIELD, CT — After three months of service limited to contactless curbside pickup, the Enfield public libraries are slated to reopen to the public Monday, with some noticable changes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

Plexiglass dividers have been built at all public desks at the Central Library on Middle Rd.,with much of the furniture moved into the community room to give patrons more space. Six-foot distances have been taped off to remind everyone about social distancing.

Contactless curbside pickup service, implemented during the initial government restrictions, will continue to be offered for anyone not yet comfortable with entering the building. The Community Room is currently being used to quarantine materials, so indoor programming remains on hold for the foreseeable future.

All staff and patrons will be expected to wear a mask; a limited supply of masks will be available to those who forget to bring their own. Following guidance from the state, occupancy will be limited to 50 percent or less, and a staff person will monitor ttaffic during busy times.

Hours at the Central Library are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Because of the small size of the historic Pearl Street branch library, 30-minute appointments for patrons to browse the collection or use the computers will be offered. Appointments will be available Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday from noon to 6 p.m. Those interested are asked to call the branch at 860-253-6433.

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