Library Reopening Plan
WMRL Branch Reopenings
July 2, 2020
We are pleased to announce that all branches of the Western Manitoba Regional Library are now moving towards a full reopening. Some restrictions are in place, and some of our branches are currently operating at reduced hours. We will be adjusting – and hopefully expanding – our services as time goes on, in accordance with global health realities. Below is the reopening information for each of our branches. Please contact our Brandon Downtown branch at 204-727-6648, or by email info@nullwmrl.ca at any time for clarification or for more information.
Shoppers Mall:
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Services provided:
- Browsing the collection and checking out materials
- Picking up items on hold
- Returning borrowed items
- Registering for a library account, or receiving assistance with an existing account
- Receiving assistance with eResources (eg. Libby, Hoopla, etc.)
Restrictions:
- Limited access to the space
- Limited access to the space
- No public seating, public computer access, or public catalogue stations available
- Standard social distancing and safety protocols followed
Contact Information: wmrlshoppersmall@nullwmrl.ca 204-725-9901
Brandon Downtown:
Hours of operation: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (Phones and email monitored on Mondays and Fridays as well.)
Services provided:
- Browsing the collection and checking out materials
- Picking up items on hold
- Returning borrowed items
- Registering for a library account, or receiving assistance with an existing account
- Receiving assistance with eResources (eg. Libby, Hoopla, etc.)
- Contactless Book Delivery
Restrictions:
- Limited number of people allowed in the space
- No public seating, public computer access, or public catalogue stations available
- Please keep visits brief
- Standard social distancing and safety protocols followed
Contact Information: info@nullwmrl.ca 204-727-6648
Carberry Library
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Services provided:
- Browsing the collection and checking out materials
- Picking up items on hold
- Returning borrowed items
- Registering for a library account, or receiving assistance with an existing account
- Receiving assistance with eResources (eg. Libby, Hoopla, etc.)
- Contactless Book Pick-up
Restrictions:
- Limited number of people allowed in the library
- No public seating or washrooms, public computer access. or public catalogue stations available
- Please keep visits brief; one member per family if possible
- Standard social distancing and safety protocols followed
Contact Information: carberry@nullwmrl.ca 204-834-3043
Glenboro Library
Re-Opening date: July 2
Hours of operation: Tuesday to Friday, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Services provided:
- Contactless Pick-up and Delivery of requested items (available until June 30)
- Returning borrowed items in book drop
- Registering for a library account, or receiving assistance with an existing account via telephone or email
- Receiving assistance with eResources (eg. Libby, Hoopla, etc.) via telephone or email
Contact Information: kelly@nullwmrl.ca 204-827-2874
Hartney Library
Hours of operation: Tuesday to Friday, 1:00 to 5:00 pm.
Services provided:
- Browsing the collection and checking out materials
- Picking up items on hold
- Returning borrowed items
- Registering for a library account, or receiving assistance with an existing account
- Receiving assistance with eResources (eg. Libby, Hoopla, etc.)
- Contactless Book Pick-up
Restrictions:
- Limited number of people allowed in the library
- No public computer access
- Please keep visits brief; one member per family if possible
- Standard social distancing and safety protocols followed
Contact Information: hartney@nullwmrl.ca 204-858-2102
Neepawa Library
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Services provided:
- Browsing the collection and checking out materials
- Picking up items on hold
- Returning borrowed items
- Registering for a library account, or receiving assistance with an existing account
- Receiving assistance with eResources (eg. Libby, Hoopla, etc.)
- Contactless Book Pick-up
Restrictions:
- Limited number of people allowed in the library
- Limited public seating, public washrooms, and public computer access
- Please keep visits brief
- Standard social distancing and safety protocols followed
Contact Information: neepawa@nullwmrl.ca 204-476-5648
