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Back to Normal-ish! [Updated Sep 10]

By Dan Giancaterino •  May 19, 2021
  • Back to Normal-ish!
     

Jenkins has reopened to all visitors with no appointment necessary!* As of Monday, September 13 our onsite hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Visitors must wear masks in our space and also in our building's lobby and elevators.

The library stacks are open for browsing and all the computer workstations are available. You can also rent conference rooms.

Our popular curbside book drop off and pickup continues.

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

*If you are a self-represented litigant requiring divorce help, you need to call 215.574.1505 to set up an appointment with a reference librarian.

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