The Coeur d'Alene Public Library will discontinue curbside service for patrons picking up holds effective Friday, March 20th, at the end of the day. Library Director Bette Ammon said the popular service was at risk of becoming an attractive nuisance encouraging people to congregate in front of the library. "The Panhandle Health District is advising people to not leave their homes unnecessarily and the library does not want to provide an excuse to do so". In line with this decision, Ammon said, patrons are asked to hold on to books and other items they have checked out until the health district determines it is safe for people to again meet in groups. The library will still have staff available to answer phones and respond to reference questions 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. the library also offers a variety of online resources at its website: www.cdalibrary.org.
Patrons are also encouraged to follow the library on Facebook where Children's Librarian Mandi Harris is doing online story times. The collection of her videos can be viewed at the YouTube channel for the City of Coeur d'Alene.
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Patrons who need accommodation to participate in library programs or services are asked to contact the staff prior to the activity by calling 208-769-2315 or by email at [email protected]. Library Dircetor: Bette Ammon. Main Library hours: Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m./Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m./Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Lake City Branch Hours: Monday through Friday, 3-6:30 p.m. (Summer Hours: Monday through Friday, 12-5 p.m.) Branch manager: JD Smithson. The libraries are members of the Cooperative Information Network: www.cinlibraries.org. For regular updates follow our libraries on Facebook and Twitter. The library is a department of the City of Coeur d'Alene.

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