The Heart of the Three Village Community
Phased Re-Opening Plan
We’re Back in Our Beautiful Building –
Emma Clark Library’s Phased Re-Opening Plan Has Begun!
Stage 1
Library employees have already returned to work in a reduced capacity to prepare the building for safety and social distancing measures. Staff only are permitted in the building.
Patrons may now begin returning items in the Book Drop. Please do not rush to drop off materials. We have permanently eliminated overdue fines going forward! (with some exceptions)
Stage 2 – June 15 –
Contactless “Front Door” Pick-Up
After patrons receive notification from the Library that their items are ready, they must visit our website (emmaclark.org) or call the Library (631-941-4080) to reserve a pick-up timeslot. Your items will be discretely wrapped. Simply pickup the package with your name on it at our front door.
How long until my items are ready for pickup? This depends on whether or not your items are available. If the items are available on our shelves, they will generally be ready within a day. If an item has been recently returned, it’s quarantined first for 72 hours. If someone else has the item out, then it will be available after it is returned and the item has been quarantined.
Staff only in the building during this time.
Instructions for How to Schedule Your Pick-Up Date and Time Here
Stage 3 – July 8 –
“Browsing & Borrowing” – Modified Opening of the Building for Public Use
The building will be open to the public with social distancing in place. There will be some modification of facilities and no public events or gatherings.
Each of these phases is subject to change and will depend on the status of the area metrics and guidelines from the CDC, Suffolk County, and New York State. All materials will be quarantined for 72 hours before being checked-in and re-shelved (they may not come off your record immediately, but do not worry – there are no overdue fines!).
This is new for everyone, and we will be navigating it together. We know we can count on your patience and support.
We look forward to welcoming our community into the building soon!
More information on our phased re-opening plan to come. Please continue to monitor this page and check our social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) for updates.
The Heart of the Three Village Community
