What to know about Chattahoochee Valley Libraries’ next phase of reopening
Chattahoochee Valley Libraries has scheduled the start of the next phase in its reopening plan as the level of COVID-19 infection subsides in Columbus.
Here are the services that will be available at the Columbus Public Library, the three other branches in Muscogee County and the Cusseta-Chattahoochee and Marion County branches, starting Sept. 8, according to CVL’s news release Thursday:
Public service will be limited to in-person use of library computers. Patrons won’t be allowed to browse the shelves for materials to borrow or use their own computers inside the building.
New COVID-19 safety precautions have been implemented, such as:
- Masks required.
- Temperatures checked at the door.
- Social distancing of at least 6 feet,
- No eating or drinking in the libraries.
Computer use will be limited to 1 hour per day for each patron. Building occupancy also will be limited, depending on the library’s size. When the occupancy limit is reached, patrons must wait outside the building until space is available.
Children younger than 16 must be accompanied by a caregiver older than 16.
For those wanting to borrow books, DVDs and other library materials, CVL will continue to provide its curbside service. Materials may be requested via the website, CVLGA.org, or the new CVL mobile app. Customers are notified when their orders are ready for pickup at their preferred library branch. When they arrive, they call the phone number provided with their order, and a staff member brings their materials.
The Parks Memorial Public Library, serving Stewart County, will remain open for only curbside service.
CVL’s two automated 24-hour library kiosks, at 1241 Double Churches Road in Columbus and 6600 Flat Rock Road in Midland, will continue to allow browsing of their collection. Materials requested via CVLGA.org or the CVL mobile app may be delivered to one of the kiosks for pickup, but those materials must be returned to one of the four Muscogee County branches.
More information about the library system’s reopening, including adjusted branch hours and virtual programming, is at CVLGA.org and on CVL’s mobile app, available at the Apple App store and Google Play.
