BUPL :: COVID-19

CURRENT SHUTDOWN UPDATES

Starting January 6th, we are open for curbside pick-up ONLY on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10:30 am & 5:30 PM. To place holds, please call 613-628-2400, email info@bonnechereupl.com or visit our catalogue.

Our PHONE LINES are open:
Tuesdays: 10:30 am- 4 pm
Wednesdays: 10:30 am- 5:30 pm
Thursdays: 10:30 am- 5:30 pm
Fridays: 10:30 am- 4 pm

Stay safe and healthy, and we hope to see you in person soon!
The BUPL team

» Operating hours
» What is available
» What is not available

» Material pickup
» Safety protocols
» Digital services

OPERATING HOURS

BUPL's curbside and phoneline hours are the following until further notice:

Tue. 10:30 am - 4:00 pm- PHONE LINES ONLY
Wed. 10:30 am - 5:30 pm- PHONE LINES AND CURBSIDE PICK-UP
Thu. 10:30 am - 5:30 pm- PHONE LINES AND CURBSIDE PICK-UP
Fri. 10:30 am - 4:00 pm- PHONE LINES ONLY

WHAT IS AVAILABLE

In-Person browsing

Not currently available. Book the Makerspace

Not currently available. Public computer use

Not currently available. Print, Scan, Fax

Fax services are currently not avaialble.
Limited printing is available solely if:
a) black & white printing is required
b) have less than 10 pages to print
c) items to be printed are sent in advance to info@bonnechereupl.com and scheduled to be picked up on one of our alotted curbside pick-up days (Wed & Thu)

Programming

Programming efforts will prioritize an online delivery for the time being. See our online event calendar for full scheduling.

Phone services

Tuesdays: 10:30 am- 4 pm
Wednesdays: 10:30 am- 5:30 pm
Thursdays: 10:30 am- 5:30 pm
Fridays: 10:30 am- 4 pm

Public wi-fi

No wi-fi password is currently needed. Our public network is open for sharing.

WHAT IS NOT AVAILABLE

In-person programming

Programming efforts will prioritize an online delivery for the time being.

Donations

The library is not accepting donations until further notice.

MATERIAL PICKUP

Request a hold

Place your holds via our catalog (use your library card number and last 4 digits of your phone number), by phone 613.628.2400 or emailing info@bonnechereupl.com. Not sure what you want? Call us during our open hours for Readers Advisory.
HOW TO SEARCH THE COLLECTION
HOW TO PLACE A RESERVE

Arrive at the library at your scheduled time to pick up your hold(s)

Once you have requested your books, arrive at the library during your discussed and schduled time (either Wednesday or Thursday currently).
Please return any currently borrowed materials by placing them in the dropbox outside.
Please observe any posted signage regarding entrance, social distancing and material handling.

Returning checked out items

Please place any returned materials into the blue dropbox at the front door prior to entering the building.

NOTE:
Fines from late fees will accrue as usual, and standard borrowing periods remain in effect.

Borrowing periods: DVD: 1 week; Printed material: 3 weeks; Museum passes: 3 days; Rec materials: 3 days
Overdue fines: DVD: $1/day per DVD; Printed material: $0.25/day per printed material; Museum passes: $0.50/day

SAFETY PROTOCOLS

Maximum Occupancy

Zero persons are allowed entry in library at this time.

Material Returns

Patrons are asked to deposit any materials they are returning in the blue Dropbox outside (next to the front door).

Quarantine & Cleaning

Materials returned from patrons are placed into quarantine for the appropriate amount of time to be deemed safe.
High touch surfaces are cleaned regularly throughout the day and the library is deep cleaned throughout the week.

DIGITAL SERVICES