Diane Coston
Daytona Beach, FL - All 14 branches of the Volusia County Library will open this coming Monday, June 1, with limited hours and capacity.
Occupancy in the libraries is reduced in order to maintain social distancing, seating is limited, and meeting and study rooms will be closed. Plexiglas barriers have been installed at service desks and the use of face masks is encouraged. Look for floor markings and signs designating social distancing guidelines. Curbside service is still being offered for those that are not ready to come inside.
Computer use is limited. You can sign up for two hours a day but you have to use them one hour at a time. Computer stations are spaced six feet apart. Assistance will be provided remotely.
Due dates are extended to June 15, with no overdue fines being accrued. Patrons are asked to use the outside drop box for returns. The returned items will be quarantined before being put back in circulation
Here are the hours of operation:
The six regional libraries will be open from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. This includes the Daytona Beach Regional Library, DeLand Regional Library, Deltona Regional Library, New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, Ormond Beach Regional Library, and the Port Orange Regional Library.
· The DeBary Public Library and Edgewater Public Library will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
· Hope Place Public Library and John H. Dickerson Heritage Library will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
· The Lake Helen Public Library will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
· Orange City Public Library will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.
· The Oak Hill Public Library and Pierson Public Library will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
