Hazlet Library To Reopen Indoor Service On Thursday

HAZLET, NJ – Calling all bookworms: the Hazlet library is back for in-person service. In a statement released on Monday, the township announced that Hazlet Library and all other Monmouth County branches were to reopen in-person services starting Thursday.

Based on state guidance, the facility will begin serving the public with limited hours. A 25 percent capacity restriction will be in place to allow for social distancing. Appointments will not be necessary, according to the township website.

In addition, library computer use will be limited to one 60-minute session per day at all locations. Patrons will also be required to wear face coverings for the duration of their visit.

This week’s hours are:

Wednesday, July 29: Doorside service open from 1 to 9 p.m.

Thursday, July 30: Doorside service open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Library open from 1 to 5 p.m.

Friday, July 31: Library open from 1 to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 1: Library open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 2: Closed

Future schedules and updates can be accessed here.

This week’s schedule for other branches can be found here.

While Gov. Murphy allowed libraries, museums and indoor recreation facilities to reopen to the public on July 2, library headquarters in Manalapan and the Eastern Branch in Shrewsbury reopened for in-person service on July 15.

Other branches slated to open this week include Allentown, Colts Neck, Holmdel, Howell, Marlboro, Ocean and Wall.

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