Saskatoon Public Library CEO Carol Cooley said they are taking this step starting on May 3 to help curb the rise of COVID-19 and variants of concern in the city.
Overview of Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 vaccination plan “Since the beginning of the pandemic, our primary concern at SPL has been the safety of employees and patrons,” Cooley said in a release.“With the recent rise of COVID-19 in Saskatoon, including a particularly ominous rise in variants of concern, we feel closing our libraries to in-person visits is the right decision for our community at this time.”SPL says while branches are closed, patrons can place holds for curbside pickup.Other limited services will be available, including contactless printing, scanning and faxing, grab.