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Paris Public Library
Effective at closing today (Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 8 p.m.) the Paris Public Library will be closed to the public until further notice.
Staff will be available to answer your phone calls and emails. Items may still be returned through either of the outside book drops.
Public access computers will not be available at this time.
We will be offering “curbside service”. You can take advantage of this service by calling (903) 785-8531 or e-mailing pmcanally@paristexas.gov to provide a list of the items you want to check out. Please include your library card number when you make a request.
Up to five items may be checked out at a time. Please check the catalog to make sure your items are available. The staff will collect, check out and package your items, then notify you when the items are ready to be picked up. Curbside pickup will be available from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. You will have up to 24 hours to pick up your library package.
We are sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding.
Library Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Loan Periods
| Loaned Item | Length of Loan |
|---|---|
| Books | 3 weeks |
| Audio Books | 3 weeks |
| Best Sellers | 1 week |
| Videos | 1 week |
COVID-19 Information
As a preventative measure to help limit the spread of COVID-19 (the coronavirus), some library services will be limited or discontinued for the foreseeable future.
There will be no Library programs or use of the Gallery Meeting Room.
Public computer access will be limited to one hour per person per day. This is subject to change in an effort to socially distance.
Still available at this time will be checkout of materials, telephone reference service, copy and fax services, and WiFi. In addition, our online resources such as Overdrive and RB Digital, Scholastic Teachables and Miss Humblebee’s Academy are available.
We understand that this may be an inconvenience to many, but we are committed to doing what we can to protect the health and well-being of our patrons and the community.
Help prepare your preschooler for kindergarten and beyond by introducing key concepts in math, science, social studies, language, literacy, art and music. Miss Humblebee’s Academy is the only online solution that helps children learn while having fun AND provides parents with tools to measure their child’s progress. Go to the Just for Kids page for more details. Click here for printable flyer (PDF).
Story Time Dates
All Story Times have been cancelled until further notice.