The New York Public and Queens Public Library will reopen some of their branches too.
In this first phase of limited service, patrons will only be able to pick up and return checkouts that they placed online or by phone. The process will be contactless. Wear a mask, socially distance yourself from staff and other patrons, and respect the limit on the number of patrons allowed inside. Masks will be required for both patrons and staff.
Leave the library as soon as the pick-up or return process is finished. Browsing, in-person reference, and computer use aren't available in this phase.
Online services will continue for programming, e-books, research databases, and classes; they won't take place in physical locations.
Fines won't be charged on items that were checked out before the libraries closed or during this first phase.
All materials that are returned will be quarantined for seventy-two hours before anyone else can handle them.
Hours of operation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays, and Saturdays and from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.