Due to the rapidly changing situation in connection with COVID-19, all Elizabeth Public Library locations will close to the public beginning on Monday, March 16th and remain closed until further notice.

The Library’s first concern is the overall health and wellness of our communities and for the safety of our patrons and staff.  With that in mind, we believe that minimizing the potential spread of COVID-19 is the best way to serve our patrons.

Please hold on to the books you have borrowed until our libraries reopen. The book drops at all Library locations will be locked as of Monday, March 16. We are waiving all late fees during the closure, and all checked out items are now due on July 1.  That due date will be extended should service be disrupted for a longer period.

Here are the important things our patrons should know:

All late fees will be suspended and due dates extended during the closure period.

Most of the library’s online resources (databases, downloadable e-books, audiobooks, music, films, TV shows, periodicals, etc.) will continue to be available through our website here.

Many other resources can be found on our home page.
All branches will be cleaned as normal before we reopen.
Please continue to check our webpage for updates.