COVID-19: Library Information
UPDATE: April 8, 2022
As of Friday, March 11, 2022 the province of British Columbia no longer requires the wearing of masks to enter or use the library, though we encourage all to do what is best to ensure their safety. As of April 8, 2022 vaccine cards are no longer required for attendance at library programs.
Note: If you have travelled internationally the Government of Canada requires adults and children to wear a well-constructed and well-fitting mask when in public spaces, both indoors and outdoors, for 14 days following entry into Canada. Find out more at travel.gc.ca.
We are aware that community health measures may change in the future, and we will amend this information and our procedures as needed through time.
Programs and In-person Meetings:
The library is preparing to return staff to work stations and as a result looks forward to opening access to some of our meeting rooms. We will also be returning to in-person programming and look forward to welcoming the community back into the library. For information about current programming, please visit our calendar of events at www.nwpl.ca/events.
Need a vaccine card?
While not currently required to attend programs in the library, you may need a vaccine card for those business that continue to require them, or for travel. If you would like help getting your Vaccine Card library staff can help! Come to the 2nd floor iConnect desk and we will help you print your proof of vaccination.
Hours of Operation
| Main Branch | Monday 10am – 6pm | Tuesday 10am – 8pm | Wednesday 10am – 8pm | Thursday 10am – 8pm | Friday 10am – 6pm | Saturday 10am – 5pm | Sunday Noon – 5pm |
| Queensborough Branch | Monday Closed | Tuesday 11am – 6pm | Wednesday 11am – 6pm | Thursday 11am – 6pm | Friday 11am – 5pm | Saturday 10am – 4pm | Sunday Closed |
Available Services
The library currently offers the following services:
- Browsing all adult and children’s material
- Access to study tables and seating
- Access to Gallery Room for same-day bookings
- Newspapers
- Historical Collections (Microfilm, Directories, Microfiche, Maps, etc.)
- Home Library Services (HLS)
- Self checkout machines
- In-person holds pick-up service
- Toy Library lending (in partnership with Family Place)
- Interlibrary loans
- Public Computers
- In-person Printing, Copying and Scanning
- Mobile Printing pick-up
- Device loans (Chromebooks & eReaders)
- Library Programs (mostly virtual)
- Access to online resources and databases
- Creation Stations (for digitizing VSH, Vinyl, Photos, Tapes)
Coming Soon…
We look forward to restarting the following services as provincial Public Health Orders permit.
- In-person programs
- Additional meeting rooms
- Extensive in-person technology assistance
- iConnect Lab
How we’re keeping you and staff safe
- Providing hand sanitizer throughout the library
- Encouraging the use of safe physical distancing
- Maintaining a regular sanitation schedule, especially at high touch areas
- Maintaining plexiglass dividers at service counters and work spaces
- Designated physically-distanced lineup areas for Information desks
- Ongoing training and updates for all library staff in proper Covid-19 safety measures
What you can do
- If you are feeling unwell, or have cold or flu-like symptoms, please stay home
- Wear a mask that covers both your nose and mouth at all times while in the library
- Wash or sanitize your hands before and after you library visit
- Practice physical distancing
- In the words of Dr. Bonnie Henry, “Be Safe, Be Calm, Be Kind”
Questions? Please feel free to connect with us at 604-527-4660 or send an email to AskUs@nwpl.ca
