Fall Virtual Storytime

Register now for the Fall "Virtual" Storytime Session to be offered via Zoom.  Email your child's name and age to kpenick@fluvannacounty.org to get on the list and you'll be provided a link.

Tuesday Morning Lapsit
September 8 - December 8 - Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
Bond with baby in this Mother Goose on the Loose inspired storytime as we build brains, and develop early language and motor skills through repetition and rhymes and songs.  Get introduced to quality board books.  For ages 0-3.

Friday Morning Story Time
September 11 - December 11 - Fridays at 10 a.m.
Practice early literacy and motor skills through activities such as fingerplays and interactive songs that grow concepts like letters, counting, and colors.  Develop a love of reading with fun picture books and flannel stories.  For ages 3-5.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Browsing and Computers
By Appointment Only @ Fluvanna Library
 

Appointments for browsing and computers are available on the following days and hours:
 

Mondays: 10-6 p.m.
Tuesdays: 10-6 p.m. for Computers BUT only 1-6 p.m. for Browsing (Due to story time)
Wednesdays: 10-8 p.m.
Thursdays: 10-8 p.m.
Fridays: 10-5 p.m. for Computers BUT only 1-5 p.m. for Browsing (Due to story time)
Saturdays: 10-3 p.m.

Appointments are available for:
• Computer use, faxing, copying, printing, limited reference assistance, and checkout. 

(Note that some library services are NOT offered at this time. These include extended library stay visits, current newspapers & magazines, conference room space, meeting room space, etc.). 

Curbside service will continue during all Library hours.

*Masks must be worn covering the nose and mouth for all patrons age two and up during the entire duration of the visit. Social distancing must be observed at all times. Masks in both adult and child sizes are available. Let staff know ahead of time if you need one. Consider limiting the size of your party.  Parents must remain with children at all times.  If you are unable to wear a mask due to a medical condition please utilize our curbside pickup services or contact Cyndi Hoffman at the Library to see if special arrangements can be made.

Making an Appointment:
Step 1: You may call up to one week ahead at 434-589-1400 to make an appointment.

Step 2: Arrive for your appointment 1 or 2 minutes before and knock on the door and we will let you in.

Each appointment slot lasts 45 minutes. All appointments end at 45 minutes after the hour, regardless of the time of arrival (we need to sanitize between appointments). Patrons are limited to one appointment per day. Up to six appointments will be scheduled per hour. Only individuals with an appointment can be admitted. Family members without an appointment must wait outside.

• All returns must be placed in the book drop.

• We are still not accepting donations of books or media at this time.

• Please utilize the hand sanitizing stations throughout the building and social distance.

Thank you very much for your cooperation. We’re glad to have you back at the library.

Appointments are best made by phone.  To make an appointment call the Library at (434) 589-1400 during operating hours.

Guidelines are subject to change.

Fluvanna Library's response to COVID-19 virus

LIBRARY IS NOW OPEN BY
APPOINTMENT ONLY
with Limited Services

WiFi available 24/7 in back parking lot and front porch.

Curbside Pickup & Computer Room  & Browsing By Appointment are available.

See one of the next slides for more information about curbside pick up and By Appointment services.
All items now have due dates.  Please return your items when you are done with them in the bins outside the Library.  Renewals are available upon request.  All items are currently checking out for 4 weeks.  No fines.  All items are quarantined for 7 days when they are returned.

Please NO donations at this time.

Fluvanna Library Services during COVID

WiFi is available in the back parking lot and front porch 24/7. No password.

All items can be returned in the book returns. 
If you need items longer than the due date please call us to renew!

If you have puzzles either hold on to those or if it during operating hours leave them outside the door.

Telephone/Email
Staff will still be answering the phone (434) 589-1400 and email (fluvannalibrary@gmail.com) - we can help with putting items on hold, answer questions, etc. 

Curb Side to Go
You can put items on HOLD via the card catalog or give us a call - we will pull the items and call you when they are available to pick up at the curb.  If you do not have specific titles we are more than willing to pull by genre, based on favorite authors, or suggested reading lists.  We will even pull a sampling from the New Book of New DVD shelf.

Computer Use & Browsing By Appointment ONLY
See other slide for more information!  Make an appointment by telephone (434) 589-1400 for ESSENTIAL computer use only - examples include checking email, applying for jobs, etc. or for browsing of the collection.  Guidelines apply and are subject to change.

Call or email us if:
Do you need help accessing your account? Downloading materials?
Don’t have a card but need one – we can get you one over the phone!
Any other question or concern – please call us!

Ebooks/Streaming Videos
Checkout out our Online Reference page on our webpage https://www.fcplva.org - you will need your card number - but give us a call for assistance.

Virtual Zoom Storytime has started!!

Other Items of Concern
No fines.  There is a 10 day grace period starting at the due date to cover quarantine period.
You may see items on your card longer than expected – all items will be cleaned and quarantined for 7 days before being checked in and either
re-shelved or held for the next person.  

PLEASE NO DONATIONS at this time.  THANK YOU!