Phase 1:
- Curbside Service
- Computer use by appointment
- No entry inside the building for any reason except a scheduled computer appointment.
Phase 2:
- Patrons can now enter the library. We encourage only one family member at a time to enter the library. Due to the quarantining of materials, patrons will still not be allowed in reading areas or to browse shelves. Patrons can browse the catalog on site through our catalog computer or public access computers. All requested materials will be pulled from theshelves by the librarians.
- Due to safety concerns the children’s library will still be off limits at this time.
- Still offering curbside service to those who request it.
- No more appointments for computers. Computers will be first come first serve and will be distanced properly. One hour/once per day time limit still applies.
- Meeting rooms and study rooms are still closed.
- Hours will remain abbreviated.
Phase 3:
- Curbside Checkout will still be available to those that request it.
- Patrons are now allowed to browse shelves.
- We are still encouraging only one family member to come in at a time.
- Beginning September 23rd: The Children’s library will be accessible by appointment only.
- Walk-in appointments will be available if current appointment times are available at time of walk-in.
- No more than 6 people will be allowed into the children’s library at one time.
- Meeting rooms will now be open to groups of 10 or less.
- Study rooms will still be closed.
- Library programs will still be suspended. Virtual content will still be produced as much as possible. A special consideration may be enacted for story time and Summer Reading Program, if it can be done safely.
- Computer access will remain the same as Phase II.
- Materials will still be quarantined.
- Late fines will not be assessed to returned materials.
- The library will resume charging for copies, prints, and faxes. We will also be resuming payments on lost or damaged materials.
- Algood, Baxter, and Monterey Branches will move back to normal hours, unless staffing restrictions limit hours. Cookeville Branch hours will be 10am-6pm Monday through Friday. Branch services may vary due to limitations, we recommend contacting your local branch first to ensure greatest quality of service.
During this phase, signage and markers will still be in place to maintain social distancing measures. Staff will still be required to wear masks.
Phase 4:
- Curbside Checkout will still be available to those that request it. Due to staffing, curbside checkout will only be available between the hours of 10am and 2pm Monday through Friday.
- Patrons are now allowed to enter reading areas.
- Reading areas will be spaced out according to proper social distancing measures and sanitized regularly and visibly.
- We are still encouraging only one family member to come in at a time.
- Meeting rooms still open to groups of 10 or less.
- Study rooms will still be closed.
- Library programs will still be suspended. Virtual content will still be produced as much as possible. A special consideration may be enacted for story time and Summer Reading Program, if it can be done safely.
- Computer access will remain the same as Phase II and III.
- Materials will no longer be quarantined.
- Late fines will now be assessed to returned materials.
- Algood, Baxter, and Monterey Branches will continue normal hours, unless staffing restrictions limit hours. Cookeville Branch hours will be 10am-6pm Monday through Friday and 10am-5pm Saturday.
During this phase, signage and markers will still be in place to maintain social distancing measures. Staff will still be required to wear masks.
Phase 5 – Enacting this phase should be based on federal, state, and local government guidelines but will ultimately be a decision of the Library Board of Trustees.
- Complete re-open of the library back to normal pre-COVID 19 procedures.
To view the full detailed plan, visit our website.
