LibraryAware HKDPL is OPENING for Express Service

LIMITED EXPRESS SERVICES AVAILABLE

Library patrons are permitted in the building for a total of 45 minutes, once per day. All library patrons must exit the building on or before the exit time designated when they enter.

Public computers are available

30-minute session, one session per person per day; Must have a valid RCLS library card
Reservations available for HKDPL cardholders:
- Main Library (Garnerville): (845) 786-3800 x 24 Adults, x 25 Children
- Village Branch (Haverstraw): (845) 429-3445 x 10
Due to physical distancing guidelines, staff may not come closer than 6 feet to help you with computers or other equipment

Browsing is available on a walk-in basis, based on a total maximum occupancy of 40 patrons in the Main Library and 10 patrons in the Village Branch

Copying, faxing, scanning and printing are available on a walk-in basis, space permitting

Meeting rooms, tutor rooms and study areas are not available for public use

Library telephones are not available for public use

Return all materials to the return drop outside the building unless otherwise directed

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Upon entering the library, you must:

Wear a mask at all times. Face coverings are required for entry into the building. In accordance with the provisions of New York Executive Order 202.17 (as extended by subsequent Executive Orders), the Library requires that any individual over age 2, and able medically to tolerate a face covering, must cover their nose and mouth with a mask or cloth face covering when in the Library building. If a face covering would inhibit or otherwise impair an individual's health, then, in order to protect the safety and well-being of the public and Library staff, the Library offers the reasonable accommodations of curbside pickup of materials, curbside pickup of remote print jobs, reference services by telephone and online programs. No one will be permitted to enter the Library building without a face covering.

Hand hygiene. All individuals must wash or sanitize their hands before and after using library equipment or touching library materials

Practice social distancing. All individuals must maintaining 6 feet of distance from others. One person or family/group in the elevator at a time.

NOTE: These procedures must be followed even if you have received the COVID-19 vaccine.

Addendum to the Patron Code of Conduct due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

to remain in effect until dissolved by the Board of Trustees

The Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library is committed to serving its community during good times and hard times. The year 2020 has brought unprecedented challenges to our nation, state, and area of service. To continue serving our patrons during this difficult time while placing the health and safety of our community at the forefront, the Library Board of Trustees has adopted this Temporary Safety Practices Policy as an addendum to the existing Policy 2.1. Patron Rules of Conduct.

The Board of Trustees’ authority to adopt these measures is found in our charter, bylaws, New York Education Law Sections 255, 260, 226, 8 NYCRR 90.2, and Article 2 of the Not-for-profit corporation law. We also consider it our duty to develop these measures to keep our services accessible at this time.

HKDPL staff members have the authority to enforce these measures like any other of the Library’s rules. Concerns about this policy should be directed to the library director.

Thank you for honoring these measures, which are designed to keep our community safe, while allowing access to the library.

Scope of Temporary Safety Measures

The Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library operates per relevant law and Executive Orders, including those pertaining to mandatory workforce reductions, and the wearing of masks in public places. Therefore, the temporary practices in this Policy may be further modified as needed to conform to relevant Orders.

Safety Practices

Until the Board of Trustees votes to revoke this temporary policy, the library will require all people on the premises to abide by the following safety practices:

1. All persons must wear a face mask which covers the mouth and nose

2. All persons must maintain a minimum of 6’ social distancing on library property

3. Patrons should only approach public service desks when directed to come forward

4. All persons should not enter the building if they have a fever, feel ill or are in contact with someone who is ill

Activities

Until the Board of Trustees votes to revoke this temporary policy, the following services, activities and building areas may be restricted or limited to varying degrees:

1. Patron admittance to the building

2. Hours of operation

3. Building occupancy

4. Public computers

5. Book stacks and collections

6. Availability of meeting rooms, quiet study rooms, tutor rooms, group work room, program rooms and gallery by non-library groups

7. Seating

8. Notary Public, Passport Services, Faxing and Photocopying

9. Restrooms

Consequences

Any person who fails to follow Safety Practices 1-4 above while on the premises will be given one warning at the discretion of Library staff. Instead of being given a second warning, the patron will be asked to leave the premises for the day. Failure to comply with staff requests may result in law enforcement intervention.

Any person who fails to adhere to the restrictions in Activities 1-9 above will be asked to leave the premises for the day. Failure to comply with staff requests may result in law enforcement intervention. Subsequent failures on the part of the patron may result in the loss of Library privileges for a period of up to one year.

ADA Compliance

Section 36.208(a) of the 2010 ADA Regulations implements section 302(b)(3) of the Act by providing that this part does not require a public accommodation to permit an individual to participate in or benefit from the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages and accommodations of the public accommodation, if that individual poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others. Paragraph (b) of this section explains that a ‘‘direct threat’’ is a significant risk to the health or safety of others that cannot be eliminated by a modification of policies, practices, or procedures, or by the provision of auxiliary aids and services.

In the event any safety requirement is not practicable on the basis of a disability, please contact the Library Director to explore a reasonable accommodation, such as curbside pickup of materials.

Communication

To aid the community in honoring these requirements, the Library will transmit this policy through social media, and use a variety of health authority-approved, age-appropriate, multi-lingual and visual means to transmit this message in a manner consistent with our mission and our identity as a welcoming and accessible resource to the community.

Code of Conduct

Adherence to these practices shall be enforced as a requirement of the Library’s Code of Conduct until such time as this temporary policy is revoked.