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Sheppard Memorial Library Phase 3 Reopening Information Update

The library will move into our SML Reopening Phase 3 on Saturday, October 3. Phase 3 will allow limited public access into library facilities,
for limited activities, as follows:  

 -The new phase will add Saturday hours as follows: 8am-12pm at the main library and 1pm-5pm at the Winterville Library

-Dropping off, searching for and

checking out materials/Grab and Go 

  -All branches open 9am - 5pm Monday – Friday, except Bethel (Curbside Only Wednesdays 1:30 - 4pm)

-Limit of 20 patrons at one time at the

Main Library, 5 in the Children's Library,

8 at a Branch Library

-Children are allowed in the library.

Those that are 3 and older

should wear a mask.

-No public computer access

-No meeting room use

-Virtual programming will continue, and curbside service will continue at Carver, East, Winterville, and Bethel, but curbside service at the Main Library will be suspended at the start of SML Phase 2. We plan to expand and provide more services going forward, as COVID-19 conditions permit, so please stay tuned!