COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott has announced he plans to start reopening Texas starting May 1. While this looks different for many businesses, the Bryan College Station Public Library System has announced they will start a gradual reopening.
Beginning May 1, the libraries will remain closed, but library patrons may begin returning items to book drops. Library patrons will be allowed to place online holds and pick them up the following week.
From May 4-8, Library buildings will remain closed, but curbside hold pickup services will be available from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at Clara B. Mounce Public Library and Larry J. Ringer Public Library.
Patrons can place holds on items online or by phone:
- Mounce: 979.209.5600
- Ringer: 979.764.3416.
When patrons arrive to pick up items, they should call the library to notify staff that they are outside. They will be asked to park in designated parking, remain in their car and pop their trunk for staff to place checked out items.
From May 11-16, Libraries will open at 25% occupancy for come-and-go activities during the following hours:
- Clara B. Mounce Public Library
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday- 1 to 5 p.m.
- Larry J. Ringer Library and Carnegie History Center
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday- 1 to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
During this time, computers will be available for use, with social distancing protocols in place. Even when the libraries are open for public use, library patrons are encouraged to continue placing items on hold and using the curbside and book drop services.
Meeting room spaces are closed during the duration of this phased opening. Patrons should conduct in-person business at the libraries as quickly as possible in order to reduce in-person contact with others. Patrons also will be asked to observe social distancing guidelines by staying at least 6 feet from anyone not in their household.
Library staff also will ensure the facilities are continually disinfected in accordance with CDC protocols.
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