Jensen Lakes Library opens its doors on July 16

After two weeks of smooth operations at the Downtown Library, we're excited to move into the next

phase: in-person library services at Jensen Lakes Library resumes on Thursday, July 16, with hours and

services that complement the services offered at the Downtown Library. Of note, the first two hours

of each open day at Jensen Lakes Library will be reserved for vulnerable populations, including

senior citizens and community members who are immunocompromised or otherwise at risk.

Jensen Lakes Library hours - #1010, 880 St. Albert Trail:

Tuesday through Friday: 9 AM-3 PM (9 AM-11 AM for at-risk patrons)

Saturday: 10 AM-5 PM (10 AM-12 PM for at-risk patrons)

Sunday & Monday: closed

Downtown Library hours - St. Albert Place, 5 St. Anne Street:

Monday through Friday: 12 PM-6 PM

Saturday: 10 AM-5 PM

Sunday: closed

Read the full announcement here.

IMPORTANT HOUSEKEEPING DETAILS:

1. Starting Thursday, you can pick up holds at either library location - just choose your

preference when you place your hold. You can also return materials to either location.

2. Late fines on all library materials were suspended while we were closed and in the early

stages of reopening. Late fines begin again on August 4.

3. Materials signed out before the library closed in March had their due dates extended to July

30 - that date is fast approaching! To avoid fines, please search your homes for those

materials and return them before July 30 to avoid late fines.

4. Because we extended due dates on materials loaned out before the library closed, and

because we have extended some loan periods in the early stages of reopening, it is

important that you check your account for due dates on all your library materials. You can

do that online by following these instructions. If you have trouble checking your account

online, call us at 780-459-1530 during the Downtown Library's open hours and we'll be

happy to help.

5. We continue to quarantine returned materials for a minimum of 72 hours. During that time,

those items will remain on your account, but don't worry - they won't accrue fines during

quarantine.

If you have questions, please contact library staff at sapl@sapl.ca or call 780-459-1682 during

regular hours.

Feeling unsure about visiting the Library? Our goal is to make your visit feel safe and comfortable.

We greet you at the door with guidelines and hand sanitizer.

Do you need a mask? We've got one for you, for free.

Signage throughout shows you which direction to go and how much distance to keep,

and limits browsing to one person or family per aisle.

High-touch areas are marked and hand sanitizer is provided.

Displays throughout the Library and "Grab and Go" packs in the Children's department

(Downtown) will help you get in and out fast!

We offer touchless checkout with your Library card or using the SAPL app. Find the SAPL

app for iOS here and for Android here.

We appreciate how enthusiastic Library patrons are about following distancing, safety protocols,

and time limits, and we're so happy to welcome you all back into two of your favourite community

spaces.

A few comments from patrons who've visited: "So glad you are back! Feel totally safe with the protocols in place."

"Was there the other day and very impressed! Great work, we appreciate it!"

"We went yesterday and the staff and set up were amazing!!! Good job!"

"The library staff have worked hard to make visits pleasant and safe. Thank you."

Thank you for your continued support as we move into this exciting next

phase in re-establishing library services. We look forward to seeing you

again! Visit the Library website for all the latest announcements.