Kiowa County Public Library is happy to inform you that the variance plan submitted to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment by the Kiowa County Commissioners, Kiowa County Public Health Department, and the Kiowa County Hospital District has been approved!

With this news, and the official Kiowa County Public Health Order 1 2020, we are ecstatic to say we will officially be open starting Monday, June 1.

While this is fantastic news, we do have to adhere to several guidelines and procedures. Please read on to learn what courthouse and library guidelines you will need to follow, the services we are able to resume (with restrictions), and what services we will continue to offer during this time.

Courthouse Guidelines:

• Public access hours are currently Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
• Starting June 15, 2020, public access hours will return to Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Single entry point into the Courthouse, which is the WEST DOOR.
• Required to hand sanitize, wear a mask, and have your temperature taken.

KCPLD Guidelines:

• No more than ten patrons in the library at any time to follow social distancing requirements.
• No group gatherings/hang out sessions.
• Limit your library visits to thirty minutes with no more than two visits per day, per individual.
• Only two public computers will be available by APPOINTMENT only, for thirty-minute time limits.

We know these restrictions are less than ideal and might keep you from wanting to visit the library. We get it. Therefore, we are happy to continue offering library curbside pickup and home delivery services!

Library Curbside Pickup

1. Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
2. Choose items from our online catalog: Place online holds or call us with your selections
3. We will coordinate pickup date and time.
4. Park in the East courthouse parking lot.
5. We will bring your items to you!

Home Delivery

1. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
2. Only one home delivery per week.
3. Special delivery arrangements available if you live 10 miles or more from the Library!  
4. Choose items from our online catalog: Place online holds or call us with your selections.
5. We will coordinate delivery date, time and drop off location.
6. We will deliver your items!

The Library's online services remain fully accessible on our website. Our online Summer Reading Program will begin June 8, 2020, and is available for ALL ages, birth-adult! More information for the program can also be found on our website and Facebook page – Register today!

We look forward to serving you in person once again! See you soon!