Winnipeg Public Library opening additional branches for contactless holds pick-up and returns

Released: February 3, 2021 at 11:32 a.m.

Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Public Library will begin reopening all of its branches beginning March 1, 2021 for contactless holds pick-up service and returns, with the exception of the Cornish Library which is closed for renovations.

To support reopening the additional branches, the City is recalling approximately 77 temporary, part-time employees who were previously laid off due to COVID-19 closures.

In addition, hours of operations at the branches will be extended beginning March 1, and will vary by location.

For information about the contactless pick-up service, online programs and other available services, including our extensive online eLibrary of digital media and eBooks, and for hours of operation, see: winnipeg.ca/library.

For more information on the City’s response to COVID-19, see: winnipeg.ca/COVID-19.

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