Re-opening January 18

The George Culver Community Library is re-opening on Monday, January 18.

Some restrictions will remain in place due to the pandemic. Here’s some of what you’ll see in the library when we re-open.

• The Library will be open for regular hours with limited services.
• Contactless Curbside Service will continue to be available during our regular hours.
• No meetings by outside organizations will be scheduled.
• Returned items will be quarantined or sanitized. Items should be left either in the book drop or in a box kept at the desk.
• The number of patrons circulating in the building at one time will be limited to 10. (Those using study rooms will not be in this count.) We will post a sign on the doors when we reach capacity and lock the entrance.
• Children must be at least 12 years old to stay in the library without an adult.
• Other than study room users, patrons may not stay in the library longer than an hour.
• Some furnishings are stored to encourage proper social distancing.
• Patron desktops will be limited to 1 hour. Patron computer time and study room use will not be extended.
• A maximum of two people from different households will be allowed in each study room.
• The children’s play/seating area will be closed to encourage social distancing. The area will be used for quarantining returns.
• Patrons are encouraged to wear masks and use recommended hygiene practices. Masks will be required during local or statewide mask mandates. Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided.
• The Library will post advisory signs about wearing masks and hygiene practices.
• There will be protective barriers around the service desk.

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Open By Appointment

Due to the high COVID-19 case activity in Sauk County, we are currently open by appointment only, while also offering curbside service. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 status in the local area to determine when we will be able to open the building to the public again.

Appointments

Appointments for limited services are available for up to an hour, beginning on the hour Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please note these hours differ from our curbside hours in order to give us time to sanitize.

In-Person Browsing by Appointment
Patrons are welcome to browse the collection by appointment. These appointments need to be made in advance and will be limited to one hour. Appointments will be available on the hour. If browsing with family members, please limit the number of people from your household to 3. Masks covering nose, mouth and chin are required. Ring the doorbell when you arrive.

Technology Use by Appointment
One computer will be made available in the library by appointment and will be limited to one hour. Appointments will be available on the hour. You may also schedule an appointment to enter the library for printing and copying. Masks covering nose, mouth and chin are required. Ring the doorbell when you arrive.

Curbside Service

We offer contactless holds materials pick-up. Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. by appointment and subject to staff availability.

We will continue to offer phone services, virtual programming, and outdoor wi-fi during this time. Please continue to take advantage of our many e-resources.

The best exterior wi-fi spots are the spaces along the street in front of the library, the first row in the parking lot, and the patio.

Returns will NOT be accepted at curbside pickup. Please do not leave returns on the cart or hand returns to staff. This is essential to maintain safe handling of all materials. The book drop is available for returns in the parking lot.

 To support social distancing efforts, the library is operating with limited staff. Staff will fill your holds placed online as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience.

Follow these easy steps to pick up materials outside the front entrance of the library.

Step 1: Place your items on hold.

• Use our online catalog  https://www.linkcat.info/ to search the catalog and be sure to set the pickup location as Sauk City-George Culver Community Library.
• If you’ve placed a hold and the item hasn’t been pulled, call us or email us.
• You may also call us at 608-643-8346 or email info@saukcitylibrary.org and we will place the holds for you.
• You will be notified via email, text or phone when your hold is ready.

Step 2: Arrange a Pick-up time for your holds if you placed holds

• Contact the library by phone to arrange an assigned pick-up time that will work for you.

Step 3: Come to the library’s front door during your assigned pick-up time.

• Holds will be on a cart outside of the building for contactless pick-up.
• Your items will be labeled with your hold slip.
• Grab your items and enjoy!

For those with limited mobility, staff will place bagged items in your car trunk/hatch. Please let us know.

Weather may play a factor as to whether we can offer curbside pickup. If it is raining or other inclement weather, we may suspend the service

Except by appointment, the library remains closed to the public.  If you need further assistance, library staff are here to help. Feel free to call 608-643-8346 or leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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