OPL's Path to Reopening
The latest update on library services
Effective July 16, 2021: Halton region will move into a Step 3 of the Province of Ontario's Roadmap to Reopen.
Services Available
- In-person library card registration
- In-branch browsing
- Self-checkouts
- Ability to pick-up holds without an appointment
- Online card registration
- Most branches now open 5 days a week
- Library Takeout for contactless hold pickups
- Grab and Go surprise library bags
- OPL Picks for You for personalized book-matching pickups
- Library returns (during select branch hours)
- Computer access and printing
- OPL Express for hold pickups and borrowing on-the-go
- Connection Kits for older adults (55+) – accessible and loanable mobile tablets with Wi-Fi and reading apps
- Books by Mail Delivery Service
- Non-book loanable sports and technology kits
- Socially distanced outdoor programming
Services Not Available
- In-branch programs
- Room rentals
- Group gatherings within branch
- Youth Study Hall
- Exam proctoring
- Access to in-branch children’s toys (Tinker toys, board games, etc.)
How We’re Keeping Our Community Safe
- Signage is posted both inside and outside library branches outlining physical distancing guidelines. Everyone must maintain a minimum of six (6) feet apart.
- When open for select in-branch services.
- There are multiple sanitization stations available for all customers throughout each branch. Customers are encouraged to clean their hands at the beginning and end of their visit.
- Implement the regional mandatory mask policy for everyone accessing public spaces of the library.
- Computer keyboards, computer mice and all other technical equipment, plus all workstations (tables and chairs) will be wiped down after each session.
- Dedicated cleaning staff consistently sanitizing throughout the day.