Library Action Plan: August 28, 2020
All of our library locations are open with slightly reduced hours.
Please note:
● A mask or face covering is required to enter the library, per parish government regulations.
● Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult or caretaker at all times.
● Study rooms are first-come, first-served, but there is a 2-hour limit, and you must talk to a library staff member to use a room. Due to social distancing guidelines, some locations have less seating than you may be used to.
● We will only be able to provide limited computer help due to social distancing restrictions.
● Curbside service for all materials will continue!
● All events will continue to take place online.
Curbside pickup will remain available at all library locations, and all book drops remain open.
The East Regional Library in Destrehan and West Regional Library in Luling will be open:
● Monday - Thursday: 10:00am - 7:00pm
● Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
● Saturday: 10:30am - 1:30pm
Curbside pickup hours:
● Monday - Thursday: 10:00am - 7:00pm
● Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
● Saturday: 10:30am - 1:30pm
The St. Rose, Paradis, and Norco Branches will be open:
● Monday: 12:00pm - 7:00pm
● Tuesday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
● Wednesday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
● Thursday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
● Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
● Saturday: 10:30am - 1:30pm
Curbside pickup hours:
● Monday: 11:00am - 7:00pm
● Tuesday: 11:00am - 5:30pm
● Wednesday: 11:00am - 5:30pm
● Thursday: 11:00am - 5:30pm
● Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
● Saturday: 10:30am - 1:30pm
The Hahnville Branch will be open:
● Monday-Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Curbside pickup hours:
● Monday-Friday: 10:00am - 4:30pm
All updates to the library’s reopening plans will be posted at www.myscpl.org and on the library’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/StCharlesLib.
Library Q&A
The East and West Regional Libraries reopened on Monday, June 8 with reduced hours. The St. Rose, Paradis, Norco, and Hahnville Branches reopened on Monday, June 22 with reduced hours. Please see the above message for details. Curbside pickup service will will remain available at all locations.
No. We are waiving all late fees for the rest of 2020. We are quarantining all returned materials for 72 hours, so your returned items will still appear to be checked out to you for three days after you return them.
Yes. All St. Charles Parish Library book drops are open. We are quarantining all returned materials for 72 hours, so your returned items will still appear to be checked out to you for three days after you return them.
Yes. All St. Charles Parish Library locations and book drops are open.
YES!
Check out our website for our amazing online resources available all the time. You can use your library card to access eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, comics, movies, music, databases, and more!
We also have a variety of virtual programming on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Curbside pickup service is also available.
Email us at info@myscpl.org, and we can help.
Wi-fi will continue to work outside all our libraries, and we encourage you to use it!
There are a few ways. You can email info@myscpl.org, contact us through our website, or message us through Facebook or Twitter.
Recommended Resources
- Hoopla Digital: eBooks, Audiobooks, Comics for all ages
- OverDrive: eBooks, Audiobooks for all ages
- Flipster: Magazines for all ages (Patron ID is your library card number)
- TumbleBook Library: eBooks for grades K-6 (no library card needed)
- TeenBookCloud: eBooks for Grade 7-12 (no library card needed)
- AudioBookCloud: Audiobooks for all ages (no library card needed)
- RomanceBookCloud: Romance Novels for adults (no library card needed)
- New York Times: Free access to this national newspaper
- St. Charles Parish Library YouTube: Staff-created storytimes, crafts, and more! (no library card needed)
- Hoopla Digital: Movies, TV Shows, Music for all ages
- Twitch: Games for tweens and teens every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 2pm (no library card needed)