We hope you are keeping healthy during these uncertain times. The global corona virus pandemic is creating a lot of disruption to social gatherings and normal business operations. This momentary pause is now extending to our public libraries and the Friends.
FLH WAREHOUSE NOTICE
- The FLH BOOKS at Marks bookstore and the Arts at Markʻs Garage gallery are closed through April 30th.
- The FLH warehouse is closed through April 30th.
As the situation continues to change, any of these policies may also change.
PUBLIC LIBRARY NOTICE
The new policies are in recognition that social distancing is at present the best way to prevent/combat the virus. The suspensions and closures will be effective Wednesday, March 18 through May 5th. The library system administration will then re-evaluate and may extend these policies or may resume normal operations.
Through May 5th –
- All Hawai‘i Public Libraries are physically Closed – Check out their online resources! Click on the “Browse” or “Learn” tabs
- All public library Bookstores will be closed.
- Any scheduled Friends booksale or other events on library property have been postponed.
- All public libraries will suspend acceptance of donated material.
- All programs and events will be cancelled at all 51 locations.
- All external meetings scheduled in Library meeting rooms will be cancelled or rescheduled.
- Bookmobile Services will be suspended.
- All items (including DVDs and HotPicks) checked-out starting March 16th will have a due date of May 13, 2020.
- No fines will be charged for items due between March 18 – May 6, 2020. For holds that you placed that haven’t been filled yet, they are extending the requests to make sure you still get what you want after they reopen.
- For holds that are already waiting for you at your favorite library, they are extending holds to May 13th so you can pick them up after they reopen.
- All email notifications are turned off right now. Notifications will resume once they reopen.
- No new holds will be taken until they reopen.
- To reduce exposure, HSPLS is following best sanitation practices for workplaces, as well as pulling toys and other difficult-to-sanitize items from public areas.
- Patrons will have two automatic renewals on library items that are eligible for renewal. Please visit their website for more information.
Again, these measures are to promote the health and safety of all library users and to prevent gatherings. HSPLS is monitoring all State and federal information and guidance, and re-evaluating its services daily.
Patrons can stay updated on changes to HSPLS services on the library website. You can also follow HSPLS onTwitter and Facebook to stay updated.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Please stay healthy!
