June 29, 2020 9:55 a.m.
The Roseburg Public Library will begin its phased reopening process on Tuesday.
During Phase One through July 11th, the library will be open Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday’s from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Due to limited staff and social distancing, only 50 patrons will be allowed inside the library at one time. Patrons will be limited to one hour in the building, and facemasks are strongly encouraged. Volunteers will not be available and donations will not be accepted.
In Phase Two from July 14th through July 25th, the library will remain open two additional hours on Tuesdays, until 6:00 p.m. It will open two hours earlier on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. with Saturday hours remaining the same. A limited number of volunteers may work inside the library during hours it is not open. Donations will be accepted from the public.
Phase Three will go from July 28th through August 29th. Tuesdays the library will be open until 8:00 p.m. Thursdays it will reopen two hours earlier at 11:00 a.m. and Saturdays the hours remain the same. More volunteers may be asked to work during hours the library is not open.
Library Director Kris Wiley said depending on the success of each phase, the library may choose to change any or all of the listed timelines.
Wiley said the library will be following guidelines issued by the State Library of Oregon and the Oregon Health Authority. Other changes to operations will include:
*In-person children’s programs will not be hosted for the foreseeable future. Several online events are scheduled this summer and will be posted to the library’s social media channels.
*The Ford Room and two multipurpose rooms will be available for public use. Capacity is capped at 25 for the Ford Room and three in each multipurpose room. The per-usage fee is $25 when the library or the Douglas Education Service District is open and $75 when they both are closed.
*Only six computers will be available for use. Those who want to use a computer, will be required to wear a facemask and are limited to one hour per day.
*Computers in the children’s and teen rooms will not be available.
*Lobby restrooms will be closed and water foundations will be turned off.
Go to www.cityofroseburg.org for updates on the status of the Roseburg Public Library.