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Public libraries close to the public and park rentals and leagues stop as City Hall limits public contact
On November 9, 2020, in response to the City's Level Red status, all Amarillo Public Library locations closed to the public, with curbside service continuing. The Parks director told the Parks Board that City Hall would limit public interaction from November 9, that parks would remain open but reservations, park rentals and league play were discontinued to reduce gatherings of 10 or more, and that the Warford Activity Center and the zoo stayed open with limits of 10. The libraries reopened on February 4, 2021.[1][2][3]
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The December 14, 2020 Library Advisory Board minutes record: "On November 9, in response to City's Level Red status, all Amarillo Public Library locations closed to the public. Curbside service is available to patrons." The library added "Book Bundles" of 5 to 10 items through curbside service. [1]
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The November 18, 2020 Parks Board minutes list operational changes: "City Hall will limit public interaction beginning Monday, November 9th"; "No city services will be reduced"; "Parks will remain open. Reservations, park rentals and league operations have been discontinued to reduce gatherings of 10 or more"; golf courses open for individual play without tournaments; Warford Activity Center open with no more than 10 in the gym or pool; and the zoo open with indoor facilities closed. [2]
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The February 8, 2021 minutes record that "All Amarillo Public Library locations reopened to the public on February 4," open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with no meetings or in-person programs, and that services would be phased back in based on the hospitalization rate, the City's COVID status levels and input from Public Health. While the buildings were closed, over 8,000 curbside transactions were completed and close to 500 library cards were issued online; library staff helped Public Health and the Amarillo Regional Infusion Center. [3]
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