The Meherrin Regional Library used the COVID CARES Act Subgrant to:

• Expand Wi-Fi access outside of our buildings and into parking areas.
• Install self-checkout stations
• Install handwashing stations
• Purchase hotspots for patron checkout
• Purchase additional bookcarts to store materials for quarantine
• Replace the water fountains at Richardson with a new water fountain and bottle filler
• Install sneeze barriers at the front desk and between patron computers at Brunswick
• Purchase additional online content and Launchpads

If you have used any of the above services, please go to https://forms.gle/h76YmJDpTAyA5r7z6 to fill out our survey.

UPDATE: The Meherrin Regional Library System will be expanding hours on Wednesday, Feb 17, 2021. Both locations will be open from 10-6 on Monday and 9:30-5 Tuesday through Friday (closed Saturday & Sunday). We are still following social distancing guidelings, along with enhanced cleaning and protective measures to help keep our patrons safe. Listed below are a few procedures that will be applied:

• Vistors must wear a face covering
• Capacity = 20 visitors at one time
• Patron computers limited to 1 hour sessions
• Contact-free locker pick up is encouraged
• Meeting Rooms - Available at Brunswick location with social distancing (15 person max), unavailable at Emporia.
• Returned items will be quarantined for 72 hours
• Other restrictions may apply

Please email mrls.brunswick@gmail.com or mrls.richardson@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. Please stay healthy and safe.

June's Grab and Go crafts will be available at both branches on the dates listed below. Available while supplies last! 

STEAM Balloon Hovercraft - June 7
Jumping Frog Craft - June 14
Wax Paper Lantern Craft - June 21
Coffee Filter Suncatcher Craft - June 28