No contact holds pick up and returns will resume on Monday

NEWS RELEASE
THUNDER BAY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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After a short closure of Libraries due to a positive COVID test among the staff, the Waverley and Mary J.L Black Libraries will resume no contact holds pick up and returns effective Monday, Aug. 24 at 10 a.m.  
 
No contact holds pick up and return of items is being offered at these two locations from Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m..  Items can also be returned via the book drop at Waverley after hours and 24/7 at Mary J.L. Black. 
 
Library patrons who have already received a phone call that holds are ready for pick up, may pick up item(s) at their specified location starting Monday, Aug. 24. Library patrons who have placed items on hold will receive a phone call when holds are available for pick up.
 
Library staff are offering programs and services online, and providing new and renewed library memberships by email at comments@tbpl.ca.  Phone service will also resume on Monday. The community can call 684-6814 from Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with questions, requests for information or assistance in placing items on hold.
 
Library Management has adopted a safe and slow approach to reopening library service for the community. We are currently in phase four of a seven phase plan. We have put new protocols and policies into place to ensure physical distancing of staff and the public, good hand hygiene, the wearing of PPE such as masks and gloves, and quarantining all items returned for a minimum of 96 hours.
 
Regular updates and more information is posted on social media and on the Library's Website.