FARGO — Fargo Public Library buildings will reopen Monday, July 13, after extended closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The summer hours for the branches are as follows:
- Main Library: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Dr. James Carlson Library: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Northport Library: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
All locations are closed Sundays during the summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
"We ask library visitors to help us stay open by observing social distancing and wearing a face covering when at any of our locations," Library Director Tim Dirks said.
Plexiglas screens have been installed at service desks, and high-touch surfaces will be cleaned and disinfected frequently. Hand sanitizer and wipes will be available for public use.
Some technology services will be limited with a reduced number of public internet stations available and daily computer usage limited to two hours per person per day, according to a news release. All meeting rooms, conference rooms, study rooms and the Wiggle Room remain closed and no onsite library programming is scheduled until further notice.
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Curbside services will be discontinued when the library reopens.
For more information, call the Main Library Circulation Desk at 701-241-1472 or email askreference@fargolibrary.org .
