Mesa County Libraries are scheduled to reopen to public use starting Jan. 19.

All eight library locations will resume operation under daily schedules, although the central library will remain closed on Sundays until the fall.

Reopenings are contingent on the number of positive cases of COVID-19 holding steady or declining in Mesa County. Some library services and programs will remain limited or unavailable because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Masks and social distancing will be required for all people using the library. Patrons should plan to keep their library visits short. Seating will be limited.

Study rooms will be available for reservation. Capacity will be limited to two people or a single-household group. Computer use will be limited to one hour per day per person.

Computer classes and assistance with technology won’t be available. Those who need help should fill out a book-a-librarian request to receive telephone assistance.

Book sales benefiting Friends of Mesa County Libraries will resume at kiosks.

Those who aren’t feeling well or are in quarantine should use virtual services offered online through the website located at https://mesacountylibraries.org Virtual services include downloadable ebooks and eAudiobooks through OverDrive as well as such resources as Mango Languages, Bookflix and Kanopy streaming movies.

Mesa County Libraries continues to offer curbside pickup of materials on hold at all locations.

More information about curbside pickup is available by calling 243-4442 or visiting the website located at https://mesacountylibraries.org.