Austin Public Libraries to begin reopening for in-person services

Austin Public Library says its timeline for reopening to the public for limited capacity in-person Express Services will begin on Monday, May 10 at 12 libraries.

The libraries opening next month for Express in-person services are Central, Carver, Hampton Branch at Oak Hill, Manchaca, Milwood, North Village, Old Quarry, Ruiz, Spicewood Springs, St. John, Windsor Park, and Yarborough. 

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APL has been running curbside collection since June 2020. Officials say digital services, along with curbside pickup, will continue and the following services will be added inside the libraries:

  • Book and material browsing and checkout
  • Printing and copying
  • Public computers
  • Wi-Fi
  • New Library cards
  • Holds pickup and checkout
  • Technology and reference help.

APL says all of its libraries have implemented necessary precautions to keep customers and staff safe. Measures implemented include Plexiglass installed at all circulation desks, a mask requirement for all customers and staff, and the installation of bipolar ionization equipment in the HVAC Systems system-wide at all APL locations. Furniture and computers are also spaced a minimum of six feet apart  

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Starting Monday, June 28, in-person service will expand to all Austin Public Library branches (except those under renovation).

APL has been running curbside collection since June 2020.