Updated Message
June 25, 2020 CCLS Update
The Chester County Library System is happy to update you on our current status and plans for reopening.
Reopening Status varies from location to location depending upon many factors. We’ll try and provide some general dates, but all locations have restrictions based upon building space (ex. maintaining 6-ft social distancing), staffing availability and more. Our goal is to provide the Library services you need while mitigating the risks, the best we can, for everyone. Please check with the library (https://www.ccls.org/189/Contact-Us) before visiting for restrictions.
- Many CCLS Libraries have curbside or non-contact pickup available. You can still borrow library materials by reserving online or calling your library. To schedule pickups (when materials are ready for you) https://bit.ly/cclscurbside. Each library has specific procedures for you to follow when you receive notification that items are ready for you. Note: once a library moves to in-person service, its curbside service may change.
- In order to comply with CDC guidelines, all materials that are returned will be subject to a 72-hour quarantine. No fines will accrue while materials are in quarantine. Staff will not be checking them in immediately, so if you are looking at your record, they will not clear right away.
- The following are some dates when services are planned to resume (subject to change):
| Curbside / Contactless pickup | In-Library hold pickup (unscheduled) | Browsing access | Computer access |
| Atglen Library | Y | 29-Jun | 29-Jun | 29-Jun |
| Avon Grove Library | Y | 13-Jul | 13-Jul | 13-Jul |
| Chester County Library & District Center | Y | 6-Jul | 15-Jul | 29-Jun |
| Chester Springs Library | Y | 6-Jul | 6-Jul | 6-Jul |
| Coatesville Area Public Library | Y | 3-Aug | 24-Aug | 3-Aug |
| Downingtown Library | Y | 13-Jul | 3-Aug | 3-Aug |
| Easttown Library & Information Center | Y | 20-Jul | 20-Jul | 20-Jul |
| Henrietta Hankin Branch Library | Y | 14-Jul | 20-Jul | 29-Jun |
| Honey Brook Community Library | Y | 6-Jul | 6-Jul | 6-Jul |
| Kennett Library | Y | 29-Jun | 13-Jul | 29-Jun |
| Malvern Public Library | Y | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Oxford Library | Y | 1-Jul | 1-Jul | 20-Jul |
| Paoli Library | Y | By Appt | By Appt | By Appt |
| Parkesburg Free Library | Y | 29-Jun | 29-Jun | 29-Jun |
| Phoenixville Public Library | Y | 13-Jul | TBD | 13-Jul |
| Spring City Public Library | Y | 6-Jul | 6-Jul | TBD |
| Tredyffrin Public Library | Y | 13-Jul | 13-Jul | By Appt |
| West Chester Public Library | N | 29-Jun | 29-Jun | 29-Jun |
Please understand, the state is still restricting our in-person services. Many of our virtual services continue, especially programming. Please check you local libraries website for what programs and services are available.
Stay healthy and Safe!
Joe Sherwood
CCLS, Executive Director.