OCPL To Phase In Reopening of Branches

The Oconee County Public Library will phase in the opening of the libraries in various ways over the next two months. On Monday, book returns at all branches were reopened. Materials may be returned to any branch, but will be subject to a three-day quarantine. No late fees will be applied during this time. Beginning May 14, the library will begin calling users who had items on hold when the libraries closed to the public on March 17. The calls will be to arrange a pickup time and place, which will begin on Monday, May 18. Beginning on Thursday, May 21, users may begin placing holds through the library catalog online, or by calling their local branch. A date has not yet been determined for the library to open for in-person visits.