The City of Alhambra’s Civic Center Library is reopening in phases beginning Nov. 3.

Limited times for essential services and curbside pickups will be available Monday through Friday.

Visitors must obey health guidelines, including wearing face coverings and practicing physical distancing.

“We appreciate your patience as we resume offering essential library services again. As we move forward, we will evaluate our services to continue offering the community an enriching experience,” said library director Hilda LohGuan in a press release.

A time limit of 30 minutes is asked to be observed for services like checking out materials, getting a new library card, requesting information, making copies, printing documents and using computers.

Curbside pick-up can be scheduled via email at [email protected] or telephone at 626-570-3212.

The book drops on First and Second streets are open. All due dates will continue to be automatically extended and no late fines will be charged during this period.

Alhambra’s collection of books, movies, music, databases, job resources and more can be accessed at all hours at https://alhambralibrary.org/

Operating hours and services are:

Monday: Curbside pickup from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday: Essential services from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Essential services from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thursday: Essential services from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday: Curbside pickup from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.