Sarnia Library set to offer curbside pickup starting November 12

Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Library is expanding its contactless curbside pickup service to Sarnia Library starting Thursday, November 12, 2020, making it the sixteenth location to offer this service. Curbside pickup will be available at Sarnia Library Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

To reserve materials and use contactless curbside pickup at Sarnia Library, cardholders can:

Use the library’s catalogue at lclibrary.ca or the Iguana Library Mobile App;
Call one of the 16 participating locations to reserve a specific title; or
Use the Lambton County Library Readers’ Advisory Service to have library employees choose items based on the cardholder’s preferences. Cardholders can access this service by filling out the form found at http://www.lclibrary.ca/curbside-pickup or calling 519-337-3291 or 1-866-324-6912 from Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Public access to the library for computer use, wi-fi use, and academic study will not yet be permitted until the building owner, the City of Sarnia, completes an ongoing project to replace the HVAC system at the library.

Lambton County Library will also be permitting the rental of Sarnia Library Theatre effective November 12, during regular operating hours of the Sarnia Library. The Sarnia Library Theatre may be reserved by individuals and community organizations for digital recording and broadcast of live performances, and / or practice and instructional purposes. This could include other associated space, such as dressing rooms. Audiences will not be permitted at this time.

To reserve the theatre call 519-337-3291 ext. 5902 or email sarniatheatreroombookings@county-lambton.on.ca. Each person booking will be responsible to supply the County of Lambton with an attendance list at the time of arrival, clearly listing the name and contact number of each person in their party for contact tracing purposes. All visitors are asked to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 before entering the library, and must visit another time if feeling unwell.

Lambton County Library will provide enhanced cleaning and disinfecting of equipment and high-touch surfaces to maintain a sanitary environment. Other safety requirements for theatre users will include:

Maintaining a physical distance of two metres except where necessary for purposes of the performance;
Wearing a face covering or non-medical face mask, except where necessary for purposes of the performance.
Use of an impermeable barrier, such as plexiglass, between players of brass or wind instruments, which shall be supplied by the rental group;
The Sarnia Library Theatre microphone, sound equipment and piano will be quarantined for a period of 72 hours following use, rather than disinfecting, to avoid damage;
Food and drink is not permitted within the facility at this time.

Rates for the Sarnia Library Theatre and meeting rooms are changing effective January 1, 2021. New rates and more information about current restrictions can be found at www.lclibrary.ca/theatre.

To become a Lambton County Library cardholder call 519-845-3324 ext. 5266 or 1-866-324-6912 ext. 5266 or one of the libraries above or email librarytechhelp@county-lambton.on.ca. For more information on locations, services and hours of operation visit www.lclibrary.ca.

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Please contact:
Darlene Coke
Manager, Library Services
County of Lambton
519-845-3324 ext. 5238
darlene.coke@county-lambton.on.ca