YPRL's response to COVID-19

As per current restrictions, everyone inside one of our library sites, including the Mobile Library, will need to wear a fitted face mask that covers the nose and mouth — unless you have a medical exemption. It is also strongly recommended that you wear one whenever you cannot keep 1.5 metres distance from others. You should always carry a face mask with you when you leave home unless you have a lawful reason not to. Please visit the DHHS website for information about the current restrictions in place on wearing Face Masks across Victoria.

Please keep your distance from staff and other library patrons. Stay 1.5m away from anyone you don't live with, and greet people with a smile or a wave — don't hug or shake hands. Be patient if waiting in a queue or navigating busy areas — give others space, and ensure you have space, too. Please wear a face mask in situations where you are required to, unless an exemption applies.

Under the current Victorian Government restrictions, libraries are allowed a maximum of 75 visitors at a time, with a density limit of 1 person per 4 square metres. This means that all YPRL libraries can hold 75 visitors, except for Whittlesea Library which is limited to 30. Each library may also have spaced within that have limited visitor numbers, please abide by all such restrictions when visiting the library.

With numbers limited, all visitors are asked to keep their library visits to no more than an hour each day to allow everyone in the community a chance to use the libraries resources.

When visiting the library, please make yourself known to the library concierge so they can help you register your attendance using the QR codes available and track visitor numbers currently in the branch.

On entry to our library branches, you will be required to sign in with a QR Code. This is for contact tracing purposes only, and assists contact tracers in the event that a positive case of COVID-19 is identified. If you are unable to scan a QR Code yourself, please ask one of our staff for assistance.

Our library branches have returned to our normal opening hours.

Each branch has individual hours and you can find out more through our locations page.

Currently computer use within the library is limited to 1 hour per user per day.

All YPRL branches offer contactless Click & Collect services.

Due to the restrictions placed by COVID-19, all in-person programming has been cancelled until restrictions ease. We are currently offering a range of online Lockdown Activities.

The loan period for most items is 3 weeks, and you can take out up to 30 items per library card.

Regular disinfecting and increased cleaning is taking place at return chutes and on surfaces. All library staff have undertaken additional health and safety training to ensure their safety and yours.

Due to the current restrictions, the Mobile Library will only be offering a static Click & Collect service at the Diamond Creek Community Centre, 28 Main Hurstbridge Rd, Diamond Creek until restrictions ease and regular services can resume.

The YPRL Outreach Services vehicle is currently closed due to COVID-19 restrictions and will resume service once restrictions ease.

All branches have a 24/7 return chute for you to return items.

Due to the current restrictions community rooms are not available for use.