**** Halifax Libraries Release
Public Service Announcement
COVID-19 Update – Halifax Public Libraries Closure Notice
Halifax Public Libraries will temporarily close all branches, with the exception of Sheet Harbour Public Library, for in-person services effective 12:00am Wednesday, November 25, 2020 due to an increase of COVID-19 cases in Central Zone, Nova Scotia. All branches will offer Curbside Pick-up service. This service will be available during each library’s regular open hours.
All Book Drops remain open. Holds can be placed on physical items. Existing holds and new holds will be available for pick-up through Curbside Pick-up. No items that are currently on our hold shelves will expire before this coming weekend. All loan periods remain the same.
As always, the Library will continue to adapt services so that our community continues to have safe and reliable access to library services. Check out the Library’s Curbside Pick-up service for contactless pick-up, community members can continue to enjoy Online Events by viewing the What’s On section of the Library’s website, access to E-Library resources continue to be available. The Ask the Library phone line, 902-490-5753, is available to answer questions, or by calling any library branch during its regular open hours.
The Library continues to be here for you during this temporary closure period.
As the situation evolves, we will provide updated information on HalifaxPublicLibraries.ca.
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