Welles-Turner Memorial Library Reopening On August 3 With Limited Hours And Services

Press release from the Town of Glastonbury :

July 27 2020

The Welles-Turner Memorial Library (WTML) plans to reopen to the public on Monday, August 3, 2020 with limited hours and services.

Reduced Library hours:

• Mondays & Fridays: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Tuesdays & Thursdays: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• Wednesdays: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

All users must adhere to current CDC guidelines that include: (1) wearing a face mask that covers the nose and mouth; (2) maintaining a social distance of at least six feet.

Key Service Changes:

• Services will be limited to borrowing and picking up holds.
• Please return materials in the book drop only. Library materials will be quarantined for 3 days prior to coming off the patron’s record.
• To maintain a safe capacity in the Children’s Department, access to the collection will be by appointment only. Please call the Children’s Department at (860) 652-7718 to schedule an appointment.
• There will be a limited number of public computers available by appointment only. Time will be limited to 1 hour per day per user. Call the Reference department at (860) 652-7720 to schedule an appointment.
• Due to social distance requirements, staff will NOT be available for one-on-one assistance, therefore please bring a computer-savvy friend or relative if needed.
• Copy, fax, print, and scan services will be available but exact change is required.

Services that will not be available at this time include access to magazine & newspaper collections and access to study/meeting rooms. There will also be limited seating in the Library.

The Library plans to expand upon the operating hours and services as it becomes safe to do so.

If you have any questions about Library services or these reopen plans, please visit the Library website or contact WTML staff at (860) 652-7719.

This press release was produced by the Town of Glastonbury. The views expressed are the author's own.