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Photos: Portland Public Library reopens to patrons for first time in a year

Posted March 31, 2021

Updated March 31, 2021

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Aurelia C. Scott uses the new self-checkout at the Portland Public Library on Wednesday, which was the first day it was open to the public since the start of the coronavirus pandemic shutdown in March 2020. Scott was a regular patron of the library, and would go there a few times each week. She wanted to pick up books in person on the first day of reopening. Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer

The Portland Public Library partially reopened for patrons to visit in person on Wednesday for the first time since March 2020.

Patrons wearing masks are allowed to come inside for up to 30-minute visits to pick up requested items, browse selected mini-collections or use a computer.

Twelve people are allowed inside at a time, and there’s a self-checkout station available.

For now, the library’s hours are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information about the library, go to portlandlibrary.com.