The Pima County Public Library is re-opening Monday, May 18, with limited services.
Both community members and library staff will be subject to temperature checks and will be required to wear masks. Those who do not have a mask will be provided with one. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or greater will be asked to return at a later time.
The library has worked to minimize person-to-person contact, a news release said, and will follow cleaning and disinfecting protocols from the Centers for Disease Control and OSHA. Hand sanitizing stations will be available.
"We're tough as saguaros," editorial cartoonist David Fitzsimmons says. He says he saw a video made for the people of Detroit and became inspired to do his own take for ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
In an effort to maintain physical distancing, customers will not be able to browse for books and other items. Instead, only items that have been placed on hold online will be available for pickup.
“We look forward to a future date when you can hang out in the library, but right now, please plan to come and go quickly,†the news release said.
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Other services will include limited computer use, and use of printing, copying and fax services. Capacity will be limited, possibly resulting in lines to enter.
Operating hours will be Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Due dates have been extended to July 1, and all returns must be made through book chutes.
Two branches will open at a later date: Dusenberry-River and El Rio libraries.
Download and streaming services of eBooks, audiobooks, video, music, magazine and newspapers continue to be available online 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Photos for May 13: ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during Coronavirus Pandemic
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
The venerable T-Rex outside the McDonald's at Grant and Tanque Verde comes around late, but strong, to the mask game, May 13, 2020, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
Greg Madril, director of Pascua Yaqui Workforce Development, loads a van up with boxes of food to be taken to homes of elders on the reservation who have isolated themselves during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, on May 8, 2020.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
Abigail Pauley (center) and Carmen Solis (right) deliver food to the homes of elders on Pascua Yaqui Reservation who have isolated themselves during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, on May 8, 2020.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
Catalina Foothills High School graduates throw their hats in the air as they are videoed on the stage on the football field at Catalina Foothills High School, 4300 E. Sunrise Dr., in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., on May 11, 2020. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Catalina Foothills High School is videoing all 415 graduates individually over three days crossing the stage with their diploma cover. Small groups of graduates are escorted toward the stage and stand next to cones set apart for social distancing. After video and still pictures, graduates are given a t-shirt as they leave. "Its an amazing amount of work and planning, but our grads are worth it," said Julie Farbarik, director of Alumni and Community Relations at Catalina Foothills School District.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
Graduates follow directions as they are filmed cross the stage at Catalina Foothills High School, 4300 E. Sunrise Dr., in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., on May 11, 2020. Due to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and graduations being canceled, Catalina Foothills High School, set across three days, is filming all 415 graduates as they cross the stage with a their diploma cover. Small groups of graduates are escorted toward the stage and stand next to cones set apart for social distancing. After filming and taking pictures, graduates are given a t-shirt as they leave. "Its an amazing amount of work and planning, but our grads are worth it," said Julie Farbarik, director of Alumni and Community Relations at Catalina Foothills High School.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
Catalina Foothills High School senior Maura Benesch grabs hand sanitizer before picking up her diploma cover at Catalina Foothills High School, 4300 E. Sunrise Dr., in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., on May 11, 2020. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Catalina Foothills High School is videoing all 415 graduates individually over three days crossing the stage with their diploma cover. Small groups of graduates are escorted toward the stage and stand next to cones set apart for social distancing. After video and still pictures, graduates are given a t-shirt as they leave. "Its an amazing amount of work and planning, but our grads are worth it," said Julie Farbarik, director of Alumni and Community Relations at Catalina Foothills School District.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
Senior students follow directions as they are videoed crossing the stage on the football field at Catalina Foothills High School, 4300 E. Sunrise Dr., in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., on May 11, 2020. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Catalina Foothills High School is videoing all 415 graduates individually over three days crossing the stage with their diploma cover. Small groups of graduates are escorted toward the stage and stand next to cones set apart for social distancing. After video and still pictures, graduates are given a t-shirt as they leave. "Its an amazing amount of work and planning, but our grads are worth it," said Julie Farbarik, director of Alumni and Community Relations at Catalina Foothills School District.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
A fully suited worker, part of a crew from ServiceMaster, gestures out the door to a teammate while sanitizing the Little Cesars at 1201 W. St. Mary's, May 9, 2020, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
Owner Michael Elefante cleans the pasta bar at Mama Louisa’s, 2041 S. Craycroft Road. Local restaurants and bars must limit their indoor occupancy to no more than 50%.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
Lunchtime is normally standing room only at R&R Pizza Express, 13,905 N. Sandario Road, Marana. But it was sparsely attended on May 11, 2020, as the state allowed restaurants to re-open their dining rooms. Owner Linda Molitor carefully spaced tables to maintain social distancing for dining-in.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
Owner Linda Molitor wipes down one of four tables available for dining-in at R&R Pizza Express, 13,905 N. Sandario Road, Marana, on May 11, 2020.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
Suzanne Elefante, center, office manager, teaches Breanna Jirschele, employee, a discount at the register at Mama Louisa's, 2041 S. Craycroft Rd., in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., on May 11, 2020.Â
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Debra Roff, left, employee, keeps her distance as she takes a families order at Coyote Pause Café, 2740 S. Kinney Rd., in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., on May 11, 2020. Restaurants reopened on Monday after Gov. Doug Ducey allowed restaurants to open and the Pima County Health Department issued a list of protective measures in response to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). Coyote Pause Café has decreased their seating to less than 50% to allow for social distancing along with signage about COVID-19 and social distancing. There are sneeze-guards, made by the employees, at the counter tops. There are also small trash bags placed at every table for customers to place their trash allowing employees to decrease the amount of items they touch.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
Leo Kresch, left, and Drew Burk, employees from Downtown Kitchen and Cocktails prepare to-go meals at The Carriage House, 135 S. Sixth Ave., in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., on May 12, 2020. Janos Wilder, owner of The Carriage House and Downtown Kitchen and Cocktails, received a donation to help prepare 1,400 meals for ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Medical Center employees. The meal includes two entrees and a desert.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
Devon Sanner, executive chef at The Carriage House and Downtown Kitchen and Cocktails, places Thai Green Vegetable Curry on top of rice in to-go meals at The Carriage House, 135 S. Sixth Ave., in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., on May 12, 2020. Janos Wilder, owner of The Carriage House and Downtown Kitchen and Cocktails, received a donation to help prepare 1,400 meals for ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Medical Center employees. The meal includes two entrees and a desert.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
A group of finished to-go meals remain on top of the counter while employees from Downtown Kitchen and Cocktails create more to-go meals at The Carriage House, 135 S. Sixth Ave., in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., on May 12, 2020. Janos Wilder, owner of The Carriage House and Downtown Kitchen and Cocktails, received a donation to help prepare 1,400 meals for ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Medical Center employees. The meal includes two entrees and a desert.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
Rachel Tineo, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Strength ambassador, wipes down equipment at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Strength, 6130 E. Speedway Blvd., in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., on May 13, 2020. ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Strength has modified aspects of their gym to fit the coronavirus pandemic. Equipment is spaced out to allow for social distancing and equipment is being cleaned after every use by members as well as employees.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
Diana Sestiaga, a manager at DSW, talks with a customer at the store located at 7191 E. Broadway, on May 12, 2020.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
A customer orders a meal during Cucusa's Caribbean Cuisine grand opening at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ International Business Center, on May 12, 2020.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
Bartender Katelyn Williams confirms an order from Briante Brown after he checked the offerings from a photo on her phone while doing sidewalk service at John Henry's bar, May 6, 2020, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
A bench decorated with a thank you to healthcare workers and first responders in the front yard of a home off N Tortolita Road, on May 6, 2020.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
Frank Marini flashes a heart symbol to the staff at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Medical Center in May. The number of hospital beds available in Pima County hasn’t fluctuated much over the last month.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
Recovered Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) patient Larry Delf, retired ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ paramedic and St. Mary's Hospital EMT, waves to family members, friends, nurses, doctors, hospital staff and ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Fire Department as they celebrate Delf's recovery at Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital 1601 W. Saint Mary's Rd., in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., on May 7, 2020. After a month of hospitalization, Delf is being transferred to a long-term acute care facility.
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While waiting for recovered Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) patient Larry Delf, retired ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ paramedic and St. Mary's Hospital EMT, Chevelle Baker, center, granddaughter, holds up a sign with Family members, friends, nurses, doctors and hospital staff to celebrate Delf's recovery at Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital 1601 W. Saint Mary's Rd., in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., on May 7, 2020. After a month of hospitalization, Delf is being transferred to a long-term acute care facility.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
David Sounart, vice-president of manufacturing, removes the molds from a batch of Twin Peaks mugs, mugs the company made for the TV series, as HF Coors begins to return to production, May 8, 2020, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
Esmeralda Islava works with client Caroline Stelmach at Bellaza Beauty Bar located at 1951 W Grant Road #110 during their first day reopened since non-essential businesses began closing due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), on May 8, 2020. "Its weird that there are fewer people but it feels [safer]," Stelmach said about the precautionary changes.
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Melanie has her temperature checked before her manicure appointment at Bellaza Beauty Bar located at 1951 W Grant Road #110 during their first day reopened since non-essential businesses began closing due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), on May 8, 2020. When asked what it is like coming back to the salon since the virus Melanie responded "It's different for sure. Having to sign a waiver and get your temperature checked."
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Stylist Rahnay Curtis with mask on while cutting hair at CDO Barbershop on May 8, 2020, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
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Owner Jennifer Ball cuts Carl Arnal's hair at CDO Barbershop on May 8, 2020, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥. Arnal said, "I cheated a little on March 7. My son is a barber." He added, "I started panicking when they talked about (reopening) in the middle of May." When he said down in the chair for a cut, he said, "I will definitely enjoy this one."
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
Josh and Meghan Leunen share their helping of lava cake from the bed of their truck while cars still file into the lots at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Dragway Drive-In Theater Powered by Griffith Automotive Repair & Restoration's showing of Pixar's Cars, May 8, 2020, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
Isaiah Valdez peers out from the trunk of his car, with two stout table legs providing extra support of the hood, before the start of the night's showing of Cars at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Dragway Drive-In Theater Powered by Griffith Automotive Repair & Restoration, May 8, 2020, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
Family members practice social distancing while celebrating mothers day at Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Rd., in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., on May 10, 2020.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
Wright Elementary School teacher Sheree Garcia packs up leftover items in students' desks for them to pick up, on May 8, 2020.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
Wright Elementary School teacher Sheree Garcia elbow bumps her student Francisco Cruz Silva, 8, as she drops off a computer for him at his family's home, on May 8, 2020.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
Sarah Hemzawi, in Raleigh, N.C., gets to attend the evening meal of her parents Ziad Hemzawi and Raina Kanawati, part of their Ramadan ceremonies at their home, May 7, 2020, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
Rania Kanawati prays in her living room, part of the adapting to the closing of the local mosques due to COVID19 restrictions, May 7, 2020, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during coronavirus pandemic
Owner Jesus Bonillas measures the distance between tables at the American Eat Co. Small businesses can apply for no-interest loans through the city until Tuesday, May 26.
