The Flint Public Library at Courtland Center will reopen December 9 through December 23 with “lobby service.” Patrons will be able to enter the library lobby for a short visit to pick up books on hold or check out DVDs, music and books on CD.
“This service minimizes contact between the public and library staff to keep everyone safe during this time of high risk from COVID,” said Kay Schwartz, Library Director.
“Patrons can place holds from home, either online or by phone,” Schwartz added. “When the holds are ready, they can enter the lobby wearing a mask, grab their holds, checkout and be on their way in five minutes. For safety reasons, the computing center in the Annex at Courtland Center will be closed during this time.
Here is what Lobby Service looks like in brief:
· Library hours will remain the same; Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 9am-5:30pm.
Closed Sunday and Monday.
· Patrons should plan their visits for less than 15 minutes (the CDC threshold for COVID exposure).
· Patrons are urged to go online to www.fpl.info and place a hold on
materials they’d like to check out and then pick up in a day or two (when notified). They can also call the
library for help placing holds.
· Lobby service includes patron holds pickup, browsing of DVDs, CDs, books on CD, new books, holiday books, a
selection of children’s books and checkout.
· The Annex will be closed; no patron access to computers, printers, fax machines, genealogy.
· Virtual programs will continue as scheduled. Go to www.fpl.info “Join In”
calendar for links and details.
· Patrons still have 24/7 access to our large digital collection of books, magazines, music, tutorials and
more with their Flint Public Library card. Go to www.fpl.info, “Browse
and Download.”
· Library Cards/E-cards: You can get a library card on-site. You can renew your card on-site or by phone.
People who need an E-card to access the digital library can get one online from home.
Go to www.fpl.info, “Browse and Download.”
· Book/Materials return: Return on-site or at the drop-boxes located at the main and movie entrance at
Courtland or Crapo Street near 1026 E. Kearsley, St. Flint.
· Dolly Parton Imagination Library registration: Free books for Flint Kids (Ages 0-5).
Go to www.fpl.info for
the link to register online or register on-site.
· The Library will be closed to the public December 24, 2020 through January 4, 2021.
