COVID-19 Updates

May 15, 2020 update 

Introducing Chapter Two - Curbside Takeout and Complimentary Printing 

The Basalt Regional Library remains closed to the public until further notice. Thank you for your support as we implement new “chapters” of service to our patrons. 

PLEASE NOTE: Book Returns, Curbside Takeout and Complimentary Printing will not be available Monday, May 25. Happy Memorial Day. 

Book Returns: Patrons may return books to the library Mondays and Thursdays, 12-6PM (new extended hours!).  The Basalt Regional Library is currently waiving overdue fines, and due dates have been extended to materials currently checked out, so there is no urgency in returning items. As all checked out materials are quarantined, for everyone’s safety and well-being, we are only able to accept book returns during these times. All materials are thoroughly cleaned before returning to the shelves. 

Curbside Takeout: Library Curbside Takeout will be available Monday through Thursday, 12-6PM. Patrons may request materials from the library, Monday through Friday, 10AM-5PM by calling 970-927-4311 or by emailing info@basaltlibrary.org.  Please allow at least 24 hours for materials to be pulled. Please note we are only able to release materials that are currently in our Library collection. Resources from other Colorado libraries will be available at a later date. Further information on Curbside Takeout is available here.

Complimentary Printing: The public is able to send requests for complimentary printing (up to 10 pages).  Printed items will be available Monday through Thursday, 12-6PM.  Please email your request to basaltprint@gmail.com  Further information on Complimentary Printing is available here.

We are eager to re-open our doors and to continue our patron service. On-site services will be reinstated in chapters, in accordance with the best practices of social distancing, to ensure that the Basalt Regional Library remains a safe and welcoming space to our community.

We are here to help if you need to place holds or need assistance with using any of our digital resources such as ebooks or audiobooks, movies, magazines or classes with CreativeBug. BRL librarians are available Monday-Friday, 10am to 5pm by calling 970-927-4311 or emailing: info@basaltlibrary.org 

May 9, 2020 update

The Basalt Regional Library remains closed to the public until further notice.  We are pleased to announce that beginning Monday, May 11 we will be accepting Book Returns on a limited basis. Please remember we are fine-free while we are closed and due dates have been extended so there is no need to rush to return materials.  

The Book Return will be open Mondays and Thursdays from 10am-2pm.

This will allow for a required quarantine of returned materials, followed by cleaning and reshelving. Before and after those days and times, the Book Return will be closed. We plan to expand those times when possible to do so safely. We will be phasing in curbside delivery of requested materials within the next few weeks, so please stay tuned for an updated announcement.

If you need help with using any of our digital resources, please call or email us. We can walk you through downloading ebooks or using other digital library services. We are here to answer your calls Monday-Friday between 10am and 5pm by phone: 970-927-4311 or email: info@basaltlibrary.org 

We are eager to re-open our doors and broaden our services; however, on-site services will be reinstated in phases in accordance with the best practices of social distancing and safety measures.

April 2020 update
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The Basalt Regional Library District (BRLD) remains closed to the public until further notice, but we are still available by email at info@basaltlibrary.org and by phone Monday-Friday from 10am-5pm at 970-927-4311. We are eager to re-open our doors and broaden our services; however, on-site services will be reinstated in phases in accordance with the best practices of social distancing and safety measures. 

BRLD is a Special District entity that encompasses areas within both Eagle and Pitkin counties. Thus, we are currently adhering to Pitkin County’s Public Health “Stay at Home Order” remaining effective through May 8th. Until this order is lifted, we ask that you continue to keep any library materials that you may have checked out. We will continue to waive fines and extend due dates.  

We look forward to seeing you soon. In the meantime, we continue to add new digital resources and virtual programs each week. Please browse our online ebook and audiobook collection, or try some of our other digital resources. You can learn a new language with Mango Languages, check out a magazine with the RBDigital collection,  watch a film from through Kanopy, get crafty with Creative Bug or participate in a virtual program. Check our online calendar for upcoming events being held online and continue to check our website for updates. 

El Distrito de Bibliotecas Regionales de Basalt (BRLD) permanecerá cerrado al público hasta nuevo aviso, pero aún estamos disponibles por correo electrónico a info@basaltlibrary.org y por teléfono de lunes a viernes de 10AM a 5PM al 970-927-4311. Estamos ansiosos por volver a abrir nuestras puertas y ampliar nuestros servicios; sin embargo, los servicios dentro de la biblioteca se restablecerá en fases de acuerdo con las mejores prácticas de distanciamiento social y medidas de seguridad.
La Biblioteca de Basalt es un Distrito Especial que abarca áreas dentro de los condados de Eagle y Pitkin. Por lo tanto, actualmente estamos observando a la "Orden de Permanencia en el Hogar" de salud pública del Condado de Pitkin que permanecerá vigente hasta el 8 de mayo. Hasta que se levante esta orden, le pedimos que continúe guardando los materiales de la biblioteca que haya llevado a casa. Continuaremos eliminado multas y extender las fechas de vencimiento.
Esperamos verlo pronto. Mientras tanto, seguimos agregando nuevos recursos digitales y programas virtuales cada semana. Exploré nuestra colección de libros electrónicos y audiolibros en línea, o pruebe algunos de nuestros otros recursos digitales. Puede aprender un nuevo idioma con Mango Languages, ver una revista con la colección RBDigital, ver una película de Kanopy, ser creativo con Creative Bug o participar en un programa virtual. Mire nuestro calendario en línea para ver los próximos eventos que se realizarán en línea y visite nuestro sitio web para las últimas noticias.

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
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Multilingual Resources

Local Resources: 

Pitkin County Senior Center - delivering meals to seniors 970 925 5432

Food Bank of the Rockies :
Every Thursday 12-2 pm at Basalt Middle School as supplies last,
Every Wednesday 12-2 pm at Aspen Middle School as supplies last

Food Bank of the Rockies will be at 111 Emma Road on April 2 at 11am

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