COVID-19 Information
2 December 2021 update:
Kia ora everyone,
At this stage, all sites of the City Library will not require Vaccine Passes when we transition into the COVID protection framework (traffic light system) Orange from Friday 03 December.
Your experience at the City Library (all locations) under Orange will be very similar to Alert Level 2.
Palmerston North City Council is working through a number of processes and the guidelines provided and we will continue to update you as this work is completed.
Some important information for when you visit any City Library location under Orange. Please:
- Stay at home if you are unwell.
- Wear a mask at all times while in the library.
- Contact trace - please use the NZ COVID tracer app or sign in with a staff member before entering.
- Keep 1 metre away from anyone you don’t know, including staff.
- Be considerate of others.
- The Central Library is open with modified hours.
- Ashhurst, Awapuni, Roslyn, and Te Pātikitiki are open with normal hours.
- Youth Space is open with modified hours.
- Blueprint: The City Library Makerspace is open for bookings only.
- The Mobile Library is off the road as we are unable to maintain physical distancing rules.
- All onsite programmes and regular activities are postponed or cancelled at this time. We will keep you updated with rescheduled programmes once we have more information.
- All library meeting rooms are closed and bookings cancelled.
- All return bins are open.
- There are no overdue or hold fees and no DVD/CD charges.
Please note that you may need a Vaccine Pass for visiting other public facilities, businesses or to access other services. At the City Library we can help you get one, just ask a member of staff.
We appreciate your patience and understanding while we are hard at work bringing you the City Library initiatives you value.
Read about Council developments and see the latest Central Government advice here.
Public Health Information:
It is important to get information from reliable and authoritative sources:
- Ministry of Health Website Advice for the General Public: https://www.health.govt.nz/our...
- Central Government Unite against COVID-19: https://covid19.govt.nz
