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Burnaby libraries to open doors to visitors again

After months of outdoor-only services, Burnaby Public Library branches will be opening their doors to patrons once again.
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Tommy Douglas Library is in Burnaby's Highgate neighbourhood. BURNABY PUBLIC LIBRARY IMAGE

After months of outdoor-only services, Burnaby Public Library branches will be opening their doors to patrons once again.

The BPL closed its doors in the spring in response to COVID-19, opening a curbside pickup program to allow people access to books, DVDs and music.

As of Tuesday, Sept. 8, the library will be restarting programs and facilities, according to a City of Burnaby news release.

“We are happy to expand our services and welcome the community back,” said chief librarian Beth Davies. “We know that many of our patrons enjoy browsing the shelves and selecting books in person.”

The libraries will include access to computers, printers and Wi-Fi, and patrons will have access to the library’s entire collection, including books and newspapers. Items on hold will also be available for pickup without an appointment.

Staff will be also available to provide assistance from a distance.

However, there will still be some limitations: meeting and program rooms will be closed, and puzzles and games will not be available. The number of visitors will be limited at any given time, and they will be encouraged to keep their visits short.

BPL will also have sanitation stations available throughout the branches.

Branch hours are Monday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Tuesday to Thursday (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.), Friday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), and Sunday (noon to 4 p.m.).

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