Joplin Public Library plans to reopen its
physical location on Monday, June 8, 2020. The Library staff and Board
of Trustees will continue to monitor the situation and adjust dates as needed
moving forward. Stay up-to-date by following the Library’s Facebook
page and visiting the website. As of May 26, 2020, the reopening plan is as
follows:
- The
Library building will open to the public beginning Monday, June 8, 2020.
- Hours
of operation will be:
- 10am-3pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday
- 10am-6pm
Tuesday and Friday
- Closed
Sunday
- Services
will be limited. Patrons are encouraged to continue social distancing,
only send in one family member per visit, wear a mask and not come into
the Library if unwell. Phone reference is available.
- Based
on the recommendation of the Joplin Health Department, users will be
limited to 30 minutes per visit.
- City
of Joplin occupancy limits will be enforced.
- The
public computer lab will be open with reduced time limits. Some computers
have been closed to ensure social distancing between patrons.
- Curbside
pickup will continue.
- Chairs,
tables, and children’s toys and games have been removed.
- Study,
Conference and Meeting Rooms remain closed until further notice.
- The
Makerspace remains closed until further notice.
- No
in-person library programming is scheduled at this time. Virtual
programming will continue through the end of July. Programming options can
be found on our Calendar
or on our Facebook page.
- JPL
has a large digital collection that includes:
Library staff cannot sanitize every item that is
checked out, but will quarantine returned items for a minimum of 24 hours
before checking in and reshelving. It is recommended that Library users
wash their hands after handling library materials and avoid touching their
face.
