Fluvanna Library's response to COVID-19 virus

LIBRARY CLOSED
to the public
until further notice.

Current Operating Hours for Curbside Pickup

Monday-Tuesday 9-6 p.m. / Wednesday-Thursday 9-7 p.m. / Friday 9-5 p.m. / Saturday 9-3 p.m.

See the next slide for curbside pick up service.  All items have now been renewed until September 12.

WiFi available 24/7 in back parking lot and front porch.  Please NO donations at this time.

Summer Reading 2020 - UPDATED (7/24/20)
IMAGINE YOUR STORY!
Download and print a reading log or just start keeping track on a piece of paper! 
Keep track and save up your logs for when we re-open to the public!

ALL Reading Logs NOW due Saturday, September 12.

Starting Monday, August 3 kids, tweens, and teens that want to turn in their logs and pickup prizes can call the Library and we will do this curbside or under the walkway.  We have created prize boards and prizes can be chosen from them.  Please make sure your name and phone number are filled out on your reading logs.  For larger famlies, it would help if you called ahead so we know when you are coming.  For Adults - place your entry forms in a baggy or envelope and put them in the book drop.

Kids/Tweens - can get up to 10 prizes

Teens - can get up to 10 prizes - prizes 1-3 are from the Teen Prize Board, prize 4 is choice of a mug or water bottle, and prizes 5-10 are $5 gift cards.

Big prizes will now be drawn after the new dealine of September 12 (giving time for items turned in that day to come out of quarantine).

AGE GROUP GRAND PRIZES!
Kids – Amazon Tablet
Tweens – Laptop
Teen – Ipad
Adult – Your choice of either a fitbit versa or Amazon Tablet

BIG GRAND PRIZE! KIDS/TWEENS/TEENS
Complete 5 chances and get an entry into the Special Drawing
for a Nintendo Switch!

Kids (ages infants – 8) – 15 minutes
Tweens (ages 9-12 or reading J books) - 30 minutes
Mark off 1 dot for every time increment you read. Complete 10 dots and win a spin of the prize wheel or a free book (Up to 10x) & a chance to win BIG!

Teen (ages 13-18 or reading YA books) – 1 hour
Mark off 1 spot for every hour you read.  Complete 5 dots and win a prize (Up to 10x – Prizes 1-3 prize box/4 water bottle or travel mug/5-10 - $5 gift card) & a chance to win BIG!

Adult (ages 18+ or reading Adult books)
1 Entry for every book that you read or listen to – we will draw for prizes at the end!  Prizes include many great gift certificates to local businesses and Amazon.

More information about workshops and other activities will be published as we know more about our changing situation.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Fluvanna Library.

Fluvanna Library Computer Room “By Appointment Only”

The Fluvanna Library’s computer room will be open “By Appointment ONLY!”  This service is for ESSENTIAL USE ONLY.  Checking email, printing documents, filing for unemployment and other benefits, etc.  We are offering this service because we know many need this access, please be respectful and use it for something you NEED.

• Appointments will start on the hour at 10 a.m. Monday-Saturday and are for 45 minutes unless by special arrangement.   This allows time to disinfect the computer station before the next user.

• We are enforcing 1 appointment per person per day policy at this time. 
• Only the individual with the appointment may enter the library.  Special arrangements can be made for single parents and caregivers if needed.
• There will be a limit of 6 appointments per time slot. 
• Printing will be available free of charge at this time. 
• Masks will be required the entire time you are in the Library and will be provided if you don’t have one. 
• Staff will provide limited assistance.
• Headphones will not be provided, please bring your own.
• Appointments are limited to the computer room only.
• NO WALK-INS ARE ALLOWED!
• If you are not feeling well the day of your appointment, please call us to reschedule.

Appointments are by phone only.  To make an appointment call the Library at (434) 589-1400 during operating hours.  Appointments can be made no more than 7 days in advance.

Guidelines are subject to change.

2 PT Library Clerk Openings

(1 or 2 - 4-hour shifts a week plus at least 1 required Saturday a month)

DEADLINE: Saturday, August 22

Please Submit your Fluvanna County Employment Application (in person or via email at fluvannalibrary@gmail.com) to attention: Cyndi Hoffman, Library Director.

Fluvanna Library Services While Closed

(Hours: Mon-Tues 9-6 p.m. / Wed.-Thurs. 9-7 p.m. / Friday 9-5 p.m. / Sat. 9-3 p.m.)

All items can be returned in the book returns.  If you have A LOT please return in batches.
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 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.  Guidelines apply.

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.

Facebook Story Time Shorts AND Instagram #flucopubliclib

Other Items of Concern
All items will be renewed until September 12 and this will be extended if needed.
No fines.
You may see items on your card longer than expected – all items will be cleaned and quarantined for 5-7 days before being checked in and either
re-shelved or held for the next person.

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

PLEASE NO DONATIONS at this time.  THANK YOU!