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Walk-In hours (no appointments needed) and Library Take Out will be available each week.

Please call 523-9650 or email circulationdesk@canaanlibrary.org to learn more.

Reopening the Canaan Town Library

Phase 4: Open with modifications (to begin September 20, 2022, updated May 31, 2023)

Library Take Out will be offered every day the library is open.
Access for browsing, checking out materials, copy and fax services, and computer use.
Walk-In Hours will be suggested 30 minute visits.
- Monday 1-8 pm, Tuesday 1-8 pm, Wednesday 1-8 pm, Thursday 1-5 pm, Friday 9-12 pm, Saturday 9-1 pm.
Masks are optional(disposable masks provided) to enter the building.
Patrons are encouraged to sanitize hands upon entering the building.
Practice Social distancing of 6 ft.
Disposable masks and hand sanitizer will be made available at no cost.
Meeting Room is not available for public use.
Food and drink are not allowed in the library.
IF YOU FEEL SICK please use library services safely from home.
Safety Measures in place for Phase 4:
- Staff have the option of wearing masks during all open library hours.
- Social Distancing of 6 ft between patrons and staff will be required.
- The public computer terminals will be separated by a plexiglass guard wall.
- Surfaces will be sanitized and cleaned according to CDC guidelines.

Documents used to create this plan

A Phased Reopening Plan for Libraries as COVID 19 Restrictions Are Lifted:

Letter to Converse Free Library, Lyme NH patrons:

Considerations for Wearing Cloth Face Coverings:

The Governor’s Safer at Home plan for libraries: https://www.covidguidance.nh.gov/

REALM Project (Reopening Archives, Libraries and Museums)

Oscar Foss Memorial Library Reopening Plan:

Jaffrey Public Library, Jaffrey New Hampshire: