We have missed you all and are so excited to begin inviting patrons back into the library by appointment.

Not comfortable coming in? Holds pickup by appointment will continue and your bag will be available in the lobby. We have made it even easier with just one time slot per day.

Dates to Keep in Mind:

Computer Lab Appointments have begun, see schedule below.

Building Open for Seniors/Immunocompromised patrons to browse, no appointment necessary:
Wednesday, August 12th

Building Open to the public for browsing by appointment:
Tuesday, August 18th - Book your appointment here.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ
Please wear a mask or face covering when entering the building. Per order of the Norfolk Board of Health, face coverings are required by all individuals over five (5) years of age who enter the premises. Masks and face coverings should cover your mouth and nose and remain on while you are here. If you are unable to wear a mask or face covering, please reach out to us and accommodations can be arranged.

For this next phase of re-opening, 10 patrons at a time will be allowed into the library for browsing. Appointments will be 45 minutes in length (Book your appointment here). If you will be bringing children with you, you do not need to register them separately, but they will have to remain with you while you are in the building.

Staff will be monitoring the number of people in the building and in any given area. The preschool room will be limited to one family at a time due to the tight quarters. As you walk into the building please stop by the sanitizing station and check in with a staff member. Doors will be locked 15 minutes after the appointment slot has begun.

Please practice safe social distancing while here. If someone is browsing in an aisle, think about browsing in a different area and coming back in a few minutes.

During this preliminary re-opening there will be no meeting/study rooms available and very limited seating.
Senior/Immunocompromised Patron Browsing
The library will have a designated browsing time on Wednesdays from 12-2pm, beginning August 12th, for our senior and immunocompromised patrons. No need to sign up for an appointment, but you will be asked to sign in when you arrive.
NPL Computer Lab is Open
Help spread the word! The Community Room has been set up as a computer lab, with stations set up six feet apart. Appointments will be mandatory, book yours today on our event calendar or call John Spinney to schedule one at 508-440-2834.

  • 6 patrons per time slot (see chart below)
  • All patrons must bring their library card with them and have their pin number, no guest passes will be issued.
  • No printer will be available during this beginning phase of re-opening
  • Appointment times will be strictly enforced in order to allow staff time to sanitize each station between appointments.
  • No in person assistance will be available. Some assistance will be available over the phone.
Temporary Library Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00 - 2pm

Wednesdays:
2:00 - 7:00pm

Saturdays: 10:00 - 1:30pm