Anoka County Libraries Open In Reduced Capacity

ANOKA COUNTY, MN — All Anoka County libraries, except Mississippi Library in Fridley — which is currently under construction — are now open at 50 percent capacity.

The hours of operation will be 1 to 7 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Visitors of the libraries will see some changes that have been implemented to protect the public and staff from the spread of the coronavirus:

• Computers will be available, but at a reduced capacity to allow for social distancing.
• Time on computers will be limited to 50 minutes, with a 10-minute break between uses to allow for cleaning and disinfecting.
• All high-touch areas of the libraries will be cleaned at least three times per day
• There will be no in-person programming; virtual programming will continue throughout the summer

Library users will be allowed to browse selections, pick up holds and check out their books, and reference services will be available, according to a news release. Curbside item pickup services, which had been offered at four Anoka County libraries, ended on June 19.