​Library to Re-Open July 8: What You Need to Know

The Plainfield Public Library District will be reopening to the public with limited services beginning Wednesday, July 8.

“We know many members of the Plainfield community are excited to come back to the library,” said Library Director Lisa Pappas. “We are thrilled to be opening our doors, but we are being very cautious in how we go about allowing the public back into the building.”

The library will be operating on a modified schedule. The building will be open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“Please be patient with us as we reopen. We know none of this is ideal. Our goal is to keep everyone who enters our building safe,” said Pappas.

Many safety precautions have been put into place. Anyone entering the building must be willing to comply to the following:

• Wear a face covering or mask at all times.
• Maintain social distancing of at least six feet apart.
• Wash hands and/or use hand sanitizer often.
• No consumption of food or drink inside the library. (Please note, water fountains are unavailable.)

Holds placed through the library’s website will be available for pickup through Curbside Pickup only. Curbside Pickup hours will be Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Other precautions that are being taken include:

• Only 20 members of the public will be allowed in the building at a time.
• Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
• The library is operating on a “Grab and Go” basis. Patrons are encouraged to keep their visits short.
• Furniture and tables have been removed or spaced out to help maintain social distancing.
• Signs have been placed on the floor for social distancing at service desks.
• The elevator is limited to two people or one family at a time.
• Limited computers are available by reservation only. Patrons can call 815.327.2515 to make a reservation.
• All public meeting rooms and study rooms are closed.
• Curbside Pickup and Home Delivery will continue.

“Despite all our precautions, we understand not everyone is ready to come back to the library,” said Pappas. “We hope you’ll make sure to check our website for all our online resources, digital library and virtual programming. We have something for every member of your family.”

For more information about the re-opening, please visit the library’s website at www.plainfieldpubliclibrary.org and click on Library Re-Opening Plans.