Press Release
Library District Moves to Phase 2 of Reopening Plan
The Poughkeepsie Public Library District reopened its doors to the public on Wednesday, June 10. 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% of capacity. Sneeze guards will be in place at the service desks and everyone who enters the library will be required to wear a face covering. Patrons will be discouraged from remaining in the library and most seating will be removed. Access to the public computers will not be available until Monday, June 15 and there will be a very limited and tentative schedule of public programs for at least the next month.
“Inevitably, there’s a tension between access and safety,” said 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.” For more information, visit the Library District’s website at www.poklib.org.
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ATTCH: Photo - Re-opening at Adriance: John Hitchcock, Poughkeepsie, receives computer assistance from PPLD Reference Librarian Deb Weltsch