From The Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Public Library will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. The library has been closed to the public since March, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The library administration worked diligently to establish new health and safety guidelines to protect the public and library employees. The library will be limited to 30 patrons at a time and face-covering requirements and social distancing guidelines will be enforced.
New hours for the library will be on Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Meeting rooms, lounge areas and the Friends Library will remain closed. Computer access will not be available.
There will be a one-hour limit for visiting the library. Patrons can use that hour to pick up their holds, check out materials and requests items from other libraries. Library materials can be returned to the indoor or outdoor book drops.
Cash will not be accepted for fines until further notice. Patrons can also pay fines online through the Public Libraries of Jefferson County website at https://smartpay.jclc.org/Scripts/Smartpay/SmartPay.dll.
Curbside Service will continue to be offered Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. -6 p.m. Curbside appointments can be made online through the library’s website at www.trussvillelibrary.com or through the library app.
The library will also offer interactive programming for all ages. You can find out more on the library’s website and on social media, as well as in the library’s monthly newsletter.