Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Library is open for business with social-distancing protocols in place.
The facility opened its doors on Aug. 4, but according to Kimberley Constable, a manager with the Fraser Valley Regional Library, which oversees the PoCo branch, many residents are still finding out they can browse the shelves and access the computers.
“Many of our customers are arriving to pick up their holds, and are unaware that we’ve actually re-opened,” she said in an email.
Adjustments have been made to ensure the library adheres to directions from the provincial health officer and WorkSafeBC.
Additional cleaning and disinfecting measures are in place and barriers have been installed to separate staff and visitors.
The number of occupants in the facility at a given time will be limited and library visitors are encouraged to wear masks. Customers also have to verbally confirm they have not been exposed to COVID-19 and are not experiencing symptoms.
“We know the community is eager to access our library spaces,” said FVRL’s CEO Scott Hargrove. “Our staff have been working hard behind the scenes to create an in-person library experience that is welcoming and safe for all. We continue to reimagine library services and create new ones based on the shift in customer behaviours and needs resulting from the ongoing pandemic.”
Customers can still take advantage of the library’s express service and can place holds on books and materials for pickup. As always, virtual programs and ditigal content is still available at www.fvrl.ca.
