Good news for book lovers! The Portsmouth Public Library reopened its doors. Library locations shut down for more than three months due to COVID-19 restrictions. However, there are still restrictions in place like limited hours and social distancing. Let’s check them out
Limited Hours
Portsmouth
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday – Open 11 am to 7 pm
- Friday and Saturday – Open 11 am to 5 pm
- Closed Wednesday and Sunday
Lucasville
- Monday – Open 11 am to 7 pm
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday – Open 11 am to 5 pm
- Closed Thursday and Sunday
New Boston
- Monday – Open 11 am to 7 pm
- Wednesday thru Saturday – Open 11 am to 5 pm
- Closed Tuesday and Sunday
South Webster
- Tuesday – Open 11 am to 7 pm
- Wednesday thru Saturday – Open 11 am to 5 pm
- Closed Sunday and Monday
Wheelersburg
- Monday – Open 11 am to 5 pm
- Tuesday – Open 11 am to 7 pm
- Thursday – Saturday – Open 11 am to 5 pm
- Closed Wednesday and Sunday
Keeping You Safe
The library announced a number of precautions to keep patrons safe:
- All library employees are required to wear masks.
- A contactless pickup of materials is available.
- Employees are maintaining six feet of social distance between each other and from patrons.
- The library said it will follow all cleaning and disinfecting procedures suggested by the CDC.
Please Wear a Mask
The library is strongly suggested patron wear a mask if they come inside the library. However, it is not a requirement. It also asked that you not come to the library if you have recently experienced a fever or any other type of symptoms.
Hand sanitizer stations are provided at various locations throughout the buildings.
Other Options
If you feel safer avoiding human contact, place holds for materials online at www.yourppl.org or call the library branch. You will be notified when the items are ready and can schedule a pickup time. Pickup is available between 10 am and 11 am at all locations on any day the library is open.
The library also offers electronic delivery of eBooks, music, and video through apps like Overdrive and Hoopla.
