Fredericksburg, Virginia, January 27, 2022 - Central Rappahannock Regional Library will return to in-branch access starting Monday, January 31. This is made possible due to subsiding COVID rates in the library's service region.

Customers will again be able to visit branches to browse the collection, check out materials, use computers, print, copy, scan, fax, and use meeting and study rooms. Starting January 31, meeting and study rooms in most branches can be reserved. The library will continue to offer customer service and reading recommendations by phone, email, and chat during open hours. Customers will be able to make appointments for MakerLab Badging and equipment reservations at IdeaSpace. The very popular curbside pickup service will continue, bookdrops are open 24/7, and overdue fees are not being charged.

Tax preparation clinic information can be found at librarypoint.org/tax-answers.

Hours were expanded at most branches effective Tuesday, January 18. Hours at Fried Center will expand Monday, January 31. Updates to branch schedules are highlighted below.

For everyone's safety, customers should not visit a branch if they have a fever, symptoms of COVID-19, or known exposure to a COVID-19 case in the preceding 14 days. The library encourages customers to wear masks inside branches regardless of vaccination status. For more information on branch access, including schedules and details on available services, visit librarypoint.org/covid.

The Friends Center & Bookshop will also open to the public on Monday, January 31.

Sean Bonney

Community Engagement Manager

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For more information, contact Director Martha Hutzel, director@crrl.org, 540-372-1144 x7003.

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