Brown County Library Opens for Computer Use

Brown County Library enters “Chapter 2” of reopening plan

​Beginning Monday, June 29, 2020, Brown County Library will reopen its buildings for controlled access to computers by appointment only.  Reservations are required.
 
Knowing that many people lack home broadband access and that the public library is often the only source of free access to computers and the internet, this next step in the library’s phased reopening plan will benefit jobseekers, those who need to connect with services, and others.

The library is committed to a safe experience.  For the health and safety of visitors using computers:

• Face masks are recommended
• Visitors must practice social distancing of 6 feet
• Visitors must cover their cough or sneeze
• Visitors must obey signage
• Prolonged socializing is not allowed
• Hand sanitizing stations will be available
• Bathrooms and bubblers (drinking fountains) will be closed
• No food or drink is allowed
• Access to restricted library areas is not allowed

 
These expectations will be enforced and failure to comply may result in loss of library privileges. 
 
The library is taking extra precautions to protect library visitors, staff, and the community:

• Protective barriers are installed
• Staff provided with PPE including mask, gloves, and face shields
• Frequent disinfecting and/or quarantining of equipment, materials, surfaces and high-touch items

 
For computer access:

• Reservations are required – call the library to make an appointment.
  • Central Library   920-448-5824  
  • Ashwaubenon Branch   920-492-4913 
  • East Branch   920-391-4600  
  • Kress Family Branch   920-448-4407  
  • Weyers-Hilliard Branch   920-448-4405  
  • Southwest Branch   920-492-4910
  • Pulaski Branch   920-822-3220  
  • Wrightstown Branch   920-532-4011  
• One-hour reservation per day.  There are no age restrictions.
• Reservations include free printing up to 20 pages per day
• One person allowed at each computer; necessary exceptions may be allowed on request.
• Computer and technology help availability will be limited. Computer users will be required to wear a mask if seeking technology assistance.

 
The library remains closed for all other in-person services. Contactless pickup of materials continues at all locations except the Denmark Branch. For details on this service, visit browncountylibrary.org/pickup.  For all other library information, including registering for the Summer Reading Challenge, visit browncountylibrary.org, or for further assistance, please call the library to speak to a staff person.      
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Contact:    Sue Lagerman
Communications and Library Program Manager
(920) 448-5806             
susan.lagerman@browncountywi.gov
 
Contact:    Sarah Sugden
Executive Director
(920) 448-5810             
sarah.sugden@browncountywi.gov