The library is currently operating at PHASE 2.
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Building Safety Measures
- No public access to the building.
- Plexiglass installed on all service desks.
- Social distancing markers placed in high foot traffic areas.
- Hand sanitizer available in all publicly accessible areas.
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Services and Support
- Virtual assistance from staff available via telephone and email.
- Virtual support hours available:
- Mon., Wed., Fri.: 9am-5pm
- Tues., Thurs.: 12pm-8pm
- Sat.: 9am-1pm
- Library Wi-Fi available in the parking lot on Moore Street.
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Items and Materials
- Double access to Hoopla content.
- Accept returns in the book drop & quarantine items for at least 72 business hours.
- Accepting item requests from JPL cardholders.
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Events and Programs
- Hold virtual events via Zoom for all ages.
- Special series programs on Facebook and Instagram.
- Citizenship Mock Interviews available by appointment over the phone.
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Partial Building Access
- Open Main & Moore street entrances.
- Directional arrows in place to guide traffic in the building.
- The lower level, children's room, and most of the main floor (including the bookstacks, reference desk, and public computers, seating, & restrooms) are closed to the public.
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Services and Support
- Remote printing available for JPL cardholders.
- Self service copy machine available.
- Staff available to assist the public via telephone and email.
- Hours of Operation (In-Person):
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9am-5pm
- Tuesday, Thursday: 12pm-8pm
- Saturday: 9am-1pm
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Items and Materials
- Items available for pick up in a new "Holds Pick-Up Area" by the Circulation Desk.
- JPL cardholders can check out their own holds using new kiosks at the Circulation Desk.
- Holds on JPL materials can be placed by contacting the Reference Department by phone or email.
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Events and Programs
- Grab and Go Activity Kits available to support specific virtual programs such as Hackensack Creates and Crafternoon for Kids.
- Virtual events on Zoom for all ages.
- Series programs featured on Facebook and Instagram.
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Expanded Building Access
- Open the Children's Room, Reference (including public computers) and Bookstacks for 30 minute browsing. The lower level will remain closed.
- Open public restrooms.
- Maintain Hours of Operation:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9am-5pm Tuesday,
- Thursday: 12pm-8pm
- Saturday: 9am-1pm
- Staff available to assist the public via telephone and email.
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Services and Support
- Use of public reference computers available by appointment for 30 minutes per day.
- Scan/Fax/Email station available by appointment.
- Use of microfilm machines by appointment.
- Remote printing available for JPL cardholders.
- Self service copy machine available.
- Staff available to assist the public via telephone and email.
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Items and Materials
- Check out materials with your smartphone via the MeeScan app.
- Items available for pick up in the "Holds Pick-Up Area" by the Circulation Desk.
- JPL cardholders can check out their own holds using new kiosks at the Circulation Desk
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Events and Programs
- Physically distant programs on the lawn (weather permitting).
- Grab and Go Activity Kits available to support specific virtual programs such as Hackensack Creates and Crafternoon for Kids.
- Virtual events on Zoom for all ages.
- Series programs featured on Facebook and Instagram.
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