Access to public computers at three Clallam County libraries is now available during limited hours.
The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) has expanded services to include public computers at the Port Angeles, Forks and Clallam Bay libraries. Public computers are not yet available at the Sequim Library.
The expanded service is in addition to Grab and Go Browsing, pickup of holds and copier use during limited in-library service hours.
In-library service is available from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays in Forks, Port Angeles and Sequim. It is available in Clallam Bay from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays.
Limited time
Public computer sessions are limited to 30 minutes per day. Grab and Go Browsing is limited to 30 minutes in Port Angeles, Forks and Clallam Bay. The Sequim Library limits visits to 15 minutes due to space constraints.
Following updated guidance from the state’s Healthy Washington — Roadmap to Recovery plan, NOLS can offer limited in-library service up to 50 percent occupancy during Phase 3, which is up from 25 percent in Phase 2.
Curbside service will remain the primary mode of service. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in Forks and Port Angeles. In Clallam Bay, hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday. In Sequim, curbside services are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Masks are required for anyone entering NOLS facilities. Masks should be snug and fully cover nose and mouth. Masks are available for community members who do not have them.
Curbside library service is available for patrons who are unable to wear a mask due to the exemptions listed by the state at tinyurl.com/PDN-WAFaceMasks.
Wi-Fi is available 24/7 in all NOLS parking lots, and laptops to be used outside libraries are available for checkout.
Patrons can continue to use free curbside printing by using the online form at nols.org/printing.
NOLS will continue to prioritize patron and staff safety during the pandemic, following public health guidelines closely, officials said in a press release, adding that more services will be rolled out as local conditions, staffing and space in each library allows.
For more information about the library’s COVID-19 response and services currently being offered, visit www.nols.org/covid-19, call 360-417-8500 or email Discover@nols.org.
