Richmond, BC – The library is following the guidelines set out by the province, health authorities and regulatory agencies and working closely with the City to begin a phased approach to restoring services. “While we’re enjoying connecting with so many community members through online programs, we absolutely miss seeing you and we know you miss coming to the library,” said Susan Walters, Chief Librarian at Richmond Public Library. “As we begin to restore library services, I share the Library Board’s perspective that a slow and steady approach is the right way to proceed for our community and the library.”
On Wednesday May 20, the library will launch a Curbside Holds Pickup service. Library staff will be calling customers with existing holds at Brighouse to set up a time for contactless holds pickup. Curbside holds pickup service at Steveston, Cambie and Ironwood will soon follow and staff will be connecting with customers to provide details of the service.
We want to reassure customers that there is no requirement to return books if they wish to keep them. All due dates have been extended to July 31 and no fines are being charged. For your convenience, the Brighouse book returns will reopen on Wednesday May 20. Beginning Monday May 25, the branch book returns will be open Mondays at 10:00am and will close Thursdays at 4:30pm weekly.
For both the Curbside Holds Pickup and book returns, a system has been established to ensure physical distancing and safety procedures for returned materials “We are committed to bringing back the library services our community needs in as safe a manner as possible,” said Robin Leung, Richmond Public Library Board Chair. “We would like to thank our community for their patience as we gradually re-introduce access to valuable library services and resources step by step.”