A Glimpse Inside the Library's Reopening

Reopening is a balancing act of maintaining the successful curbside program that serves hundreds of people every week with opening our doors for limited hours and serving a fraction of the community. In the current red tier, libraries are allowed to open at 50% capacity. The San Anselmo Public Library's capacity is 27 people, which equals 9-11 patrons and 2-4 library staff in the public library.

We don't have a date yet for reopening our doors as we work out the many details. We do expect to open one morning a week. The library will look different -- here's a glimpse into what the library will look like upon reopening:

You will be able to browse the collections of books, DVDs, audiobooks, and magazines.
You will see our curbside staging area.
You will be able to use the self-check machine or staff can assist you with checking out materials.
Chairs have been removed but the tables remain.
There are plexiglass guards around our service desks.
Library visits will have a time limit.
You will be able to ask our staff reference questions, book recommendations, and more.
Library curbside service will continue

March Discussion Groups for Adults

All groups will meet virtually on Zoom

Monday, March 1 at 6pm:The New Yorker Magazine Discussion Group
Tuesday, March 16 at 7pm: The Evening Book Group will discuss Rules of Civility by Amor Towles
Tuesday, March 23 at 2pm: Afternoon Book Buzz will discuss Educated by Tara Westover
Are you interested in joining a discussion group? Email sleyland@townofsananselmo.org for details.

Bookworms Book Group

Are you in 3^rd to 5^th grade and love to read? Enjoy discussion, games and activities centered around a featured book every month in our Bookworms Book Group! The next pick is Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick. We will be meeting Monday, March 15 at 2pm on Zoom. If you are interested in joining and also picking up your own copy of Wonderstruck, email Jennie at jwaskey@townofanselmo.org.