Released 18/03/2020
The program of events at all nine public library branches and the ACT Heritage Library has been suspended from tomorrow, Thursday 19 March 2020, until further notice.
While the program of events has been suspended, all public library branches and the ACT Heritage Library are currently open as per normal operating hours.
The decision to suspend the program of events has been made for the safety of staff and the community due to the difficulty in maintaining social distancing recommendations during many of the events and given the drop in attendance experienced in the last week. It also follows the Council of Australian Government’s recommendation limiting all non-essential indoor gatherings of 100 or more people.
Some events require people to register, and we are getting in touch with these people to advise them of the suspension.
We are exploring how to deliver some library programs online, where possible, and will provide further information on alternative delivery options on the Libraries ACT website and social media.
Hire of the community rooms at all library branches has also been suspended until further notice.
If you are unwell, please do not visit the library. You can continue to access eBooks, eAudio, digital magazines, Story Box Library and other eResources online using your library membership number and passphrase. You can also renew items online or by phone on 6205 9000.
Libraries ACT is following the advice of ACT Health and all staff have been advised of the necessary hygiene measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
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