Libraries

• In-person services return at most London, Ont., public libraries

  London Public Library is bringing back in-person service at most locations. Starting Monday and Tuesday, visitors can stay for up to 45 minutes per day.

  Canada

  Jul 5
• Winnipeg libraries to bring back contactless pickup service Thursday

  On Thursday, libraries across Winnipeg will bring back contactless pickup of books-on-hold, as well as return services. The system had been suspended to comply with health orders. 

  Entertainment

  May 12
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• Coronavirus: Wellington County closes libraries amid spike in cases

  Wellington County says its libraries are closing due to a spike in COVID-19 cases and will reopen once the curve begins to flatten.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2020
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• Winnipeg councillor calls for elimination of overdue fines at city libraries

  Sherri Rollins (Fort Rouge - East Fort Garry) said library fees can be a barrier to access that primarily affects young people and low-income households, especially with children.

  Politics

  Oct 16, 2020
• Services expanded at Winnipeg libraries after months of pandemic restrictions

  The Winnipeg Public Library said the expansion of services at all branches across the city will include collection browsing, limited computer use, self-pick-up of holds, and printing and photocopying.

  Health

  Sep 18, 2020
• Edmonton’s significantly revamped Stanley A. Milner Library opens doors to the public

  Some Edmontonians who got a peek inside their city's new downtown library say it's what's inside that matters.

  Canada

  Sep 17, 2020
• Saskatoon Public Library reopening branches in phases

  Masks will be required for everyone over the age of nine when Saskatoon Public Library branches start reopening to the public.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2020
• Coronavirus: Okanagan Regional Library branches reopening to public

  "Phase three of our COVID-19 reopening plan we are calling browse and borrow so it's the first time we are having customers back in our building browsing since we closed back in March."

  Jul 24, 2020
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• Library lovers fear not: Saskatoon Public Library offering contactless pickup

  Literature lovers who have been missing the quiet aisles of the Saskatoon Public Library can soon get a contactless compromise.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2020
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• With branches closed due to COVID-19, London’s library pivots to no-touch, pick-up service

  It comes after the province implemented stage one of its reopening plans last month, allowing libraries to reopen and provide pick-up or delivery service.

  Jun 3, 2020