On Monday, 1 June we re-opened Five Dock Library and The Learning Space at The Connection, Rhodes. Concord Library remains closed
for a short period as we finalise exciting new renovation works due to be completed this month.
The facilities are operating under reduced hours with
restricted capacity. Five Dock Library also has exclusive seniors-only operating hours two days a week.
The health and safety of our community remains our top priority. The City of Canada Bay is strictly following State and Federal health guidelines including contact tracing protocols.
New temporary opening hours at Five Dock Library:
Monday - Friday: 9:30am-5pm Seniors only: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30am-11am
Saturdays: 9:30am-4pm
Sundays: 1-5pm.
New temporary opening hours at The Learning Space:
Monday - Sunday 10am-5pm.
To limit crowds, we suggest avoiding after school hours and weekends. A maximum number of visitors are allowed inside at each library with strict safety measurements as per State and Federal guidelines.
Services available:
Visitors are able to borrow and return items, access the free wi-fi (using their own devices) or use one of the library's computers (a reduced number of PCs are available and a maximum of one hour per user per day will be enforced). Study areas are also available, but with reduced numbers of chairs for social distancing. It will be self-service only for all technology, photocopying, printing and scanning due to physical distancing requirements. We will only accept cashless payments.
Overdue fines waived:
City of Canada Bay Libraries have decided to waive late fines from 1 June. If you have been hanging on to an overdue item it is never too late to return it. We are looking forward to seeing many items returned soon so other members can enjoy them too. Fines for any lost or damaged items will still apply.
Returning items and loan period extended:
Returned items are required to be quarantined for 72 hours which may delay access to reservations and titles. For the time being, we offer an extended loan period of nine weeks until further notice. After hours return chutes are available at both Five Dock and Concord Libraries.
Conditions of entry:
- If you have symptoms such as cough, fever or sore throat you will not be permitted to enter the library, staff will ask visitors if they have any symptoms on entering the library
- Provide membership number or name and phone number to staff on entering the library
- Maintain physical distancing at all times
- Practise good hygiene - wash hands or sanitise hands before and after handling books or any other library materials and on entering and leaving the library
Latest updates and virtual programs:
We will progressively increase services and opening hours when we are confident it is safe to do so. Regular programs are replaced with virtual programs and online learning activities for the time being. Look out for our enewsletters, follow us on social media @canbaylibraries or visit our website for the latest updates.
- Home Library continued with activity/information packs along with regular check-in calls for social wellbeing
- Facebook Live of Storytime at Wellbank Children's Centre in Concord on Tuesday around 10:30am
- Online book club running on our Facebook every Wednesday at 6pm
- The Learning Space 3D Print Club and The Lab program running online
- JP services not available until further notice
- Phone calls and email enquiries can be made to any of our locations during opening hours.
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