Poughkeepsie Library System Reopens To Public

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — The Poughkeepsie Public Library District announced that it is reopening to the public. There are, however, restrictions.

Library officials said, in this phase of limited service, the public will be able to browse the collection and borrow materials, but the number of people in the buildings will be restricted to 50 percent of capacity.

“Inevitably, there’s a tension between access and safety,” said library Director Tom Lawrence. “We want to cater to our patrons who desperately want to use our services, but of course, we have to make sure we’re protecting everyone’s health. We hope our patrons will understand this dilemma and will be patient as we gradually return to our normal service.”

The hours for Adriance and Boardman Road are:

• Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sunday: Both locations are closed

Masks or face coverings are required and sneeze guards are in place at the service desks. Patrons will be discouraged from remaining in the library. Most seating will be removed.

Curbside pick-up service will still be available at both locations.

People returning materials should use the book and media slots at Adriance, which are located to the left of the Noxon Street entrance. At Boardman, the book and media bins are located to the left of the entrance. Library officials said every book is cleaned before being reshelved. The return slots and bins are available 24/7.

Both locations will have copiers and fax machines available. Patrons should use hand sanitizer before and after using any equipment. Public computers will not be available until Monday, June 15.

Holds and requests from other Mid-Hudson Library System libraries will resume June 22.

WiFi can be accessed from your car in the parking lots during normal library business hours.

Adriance Memorial Library is located at 93 Market St. in Poughkeepsie. However, the Rotunda is being renovated and the Market Street entrance is closed. Use the Noxon Street entrance.

Boardman Road Branch Library is located at 141 Boardman Rd. in Poughkeepsie.

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