Franklin County’s library system will be open to the public beginning on Monday, May 3. Library Director Holt Kornegay released information Monday about the re-opening, schedules at the four branches and modified services that await patrons upon their return.
Visitors to the library will have full access to the stacks, information stations, microfilm, as well as the computer workstation area and a touchless self-checkout process.
All patrons must wear a mask at all times and physical distancing should be maintained, which means that a limited number of computers will be available for use at each location.
Library staff at the service desk will continue to provide full service to assist library patrons.
The meeting rooms, however, remain closed at this time.
All branches will be open Monday through Friday, according to Kornegay. The Louisburg and Youngsville branches will be open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the Franklinton and Bunn locations will be open from noon to 7 p.m.
Kornegay noted a couple of changes that have taken place, including the following:
- Donations of materials are not being accepted for now
- All print and fax requests will end at 6:30 p.m., as well as any other financial transactions
- Items won’t be quarantined or disinfected upon return, based on recent science-based evidence that indicates a low probability of transmission
- Holds at the circulation desk are available for seven (7) days before returning to general circulation
To learn more, contact Kornegay at 919.496.2111 or email at hkornegay@franklincountync.us.