Library Status

Letter to the Community - March 18, 2020

Letter to the Community - March 16, 2020

Staff will have limited hours available on site to answer phones. We will also be responding to emails as quickly as possible.

Please see below for the contact information for each branch.

PLEASE NOTE (as of 3/31/2020):

***All of our library locations are currently closed to the public and we are not checking out physical materials. Staff are working hard to move as many of our resources online as possible.

***We have left the WIFI on at the Elko County Library (located at 720 Court Street), which does reach the street, to offer internet to those who may need it. You will not need a password to login but you must agree to the Frontier terms of service to access the hotspot. Please remember to practice social distancing measures while using this service.

***While our book drops are currently open for returns, we ask that you hold onto items if possible. We will not be charging overdue fines at this time. If you receive notice of an overdue item, please disregard it. If this causes you to have difficulty using our online services, please let us know and we will fix the issue on your card.

AVAILABLE SERVICES (as of 3/18/2020)

Over the next several days we will be putting out more information about services that will be provided while the library system is closed. Please check back frequently for updates. Thank you!

Overdrive - A collection of eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines available for patrons to download on a multitude of devices. You will need your library card number to log in.

Databases - The library has a number of databases ranging from educational, informational, and engaging available to our library patrons. These may require a library card.

***If you are unable to access these resources due to a block on your library card, or do not currently have a library card, please email Melissa Spence (Email). We have made arrangements to provide temporary cards remotely***

BRANCH STATUSES

Elko County Library - Closed to the public until further notice as of 3/18/2020
Staff will be available to take calls between 9 AM - 1 PM PST Monday - Friday or by email

Austin Branch Library - Closed to the public until further notice as of 3/16/2020
Staff will be not be available on site. Please direct questions to Melissa Spence

Battle Mountain Branch Library - Closed to the public until further notice as of 3/16/2020
Staff will be not be available on site. Please direct questions to Melissa Spence

Carlin Branch Library - Closed to the public until further notice as of 3/18/2020
Staff will be not be available on site. Please direct questions to Melissa Spence

Wells Branch Library - Closed to the public until further notice as of 3/18/2020