Port Kells Branch

• 1,200 sq. ft. over 1 floor
• Self-checkout Station for quick service during peak hours and enhanced privacy
• Book return available 24 hours a day
• Free computers, and Wi-Fi (see details below)
• Printing & photocopying (20 cents black and white; 40 cents colour)

Current Service Information

Please follow our safety measures to protect yourself and our staff:

• If you feel unwell, do not enter the branch
• Consider wearing a mask, especially those not fully vaccinated
• We encourage you to keep your visit short, up to a maximum of 30 minutes
• Anyone displaying symptoms of illness will not be allowed into the branch
• Branches have occupancy limits and not all services are available

Thank you for your continued patience and support as we face this pandemic together.

Services

Available 

• Holds pick-up
• Book returns
• Limited browsing of shelves to self-select material  
• Computer access (30-minute time limit) 
• Wi-Fi (30-minute time limit) 
• Printing and photocopying 
• Self-checkout station  
• Book sales
• Patron assistance and technology help (some limits apply) 
• If you do not wish to enter the library and would still like to borrow material, please call to discuss your options 

Not Available 

• Group tours
• Reading or study spaces and seating 
• In-branch programs  
• In-branch use of magazines and newspapers  
• Accepting materials donations  
• Washroom access  

Safety Measures 

What we’re doing 

• Limiting the number of patrons in each library branch to aid physical distancing 
• Hand sanitizer available for use 
• Plexiglass dividers at service counters 
• Increased cleaning of high-touch areas 
• Training Library staff in safety measures
• Following the BC Centre for Disease Control guidelines for libraries. Please note that the BC CDC does not advise libraries to quarantine or disinfect their loaned materials as the risk of getting sick from library materials is very low. The BC CDC also has additional information for library visitors.  

What you can do

• Stay home if you are feeling sick or are required to self-isolate 
• Wear a mask 
• Wash or sanitize your hands before entering the building 
• Practise physical distancing throughout the library 
• Follow all signs 
• Limit your time in the library (up to 30 minutes) to allow others a chance to use the library 
• Always remain with your children when in the library  

If you have any questions, please contact us.