Bowman Library
Clarke County
Handley Library
Stewart Bell Jr. Archives
Archives Hours:
Monday - Tuesday, 10am - 5pm
Wednesday, 10am - 8pm
Thursday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm
Sunday, Closed
Closed daily for lunch, 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Stewart Bell Jr. Archives
Archives Hours:
Monday - Tuesday, 10am - 5pm
Wednesday, 10am - 8pm
Thursday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm
Sunday, Closed
Closed daily for lunch, 12:30pm - 1:15pm
INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE IS OUTDATED, LIBRARY BUILDINGS HAVE RESUMED FULL SERVICES
The library system's buildings are open with adjusted public hours following safety guidelines from the CDC, local health officials, and directives from Governor Ralph Northam.
Adjusted Public Access Hours for Library Buildings
Due to the increased time needed for specialized, one-on-one patron service and the additional cleaning and sanitizing of all public and staff space and equipment, all library building hours will be adjusted as follows to meet this need:
The following library services will be accessible to the public at all three library locations:
The following library services will be available in a limited service capacity to the public at all three library locations:
The following library services will not be available at all three library locations to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Adjusted Operating Hours and Services for The Stewart Bell Jr. Archives
Statement on Clean Air Technology and Purification Available at Bowman Library, Clarke County Library, and Handley Library
Bowman Library, Clarke County Library, and Handley Library – in coordination with the efforts from their localities – have installed clean air technology to help neutralize and purify air inside the buildings, reducing the spread of COVID-19 and other harmful viruses.
Specifically, Handley Library and Bowman Library have new air systems from Atmos Air Solutions using Bi-Polar Ionization air cleaning proven to neutralize Coronavirus by 99.92%, both cleaning and decontaminating indoor air and surfaces. Atmos Air’s website reports on the effectiveness of the air system in a laboratory report by Microchem Laboratory on their website at www.atmosair.com/coronavirus.
Clarke County Library has four Alen BreatheSmart HEPA Air Purifiers that trap viruses and purify the air. Research on Alen’s website explains how COVID-19 and other harmful particles are trapped, often removing over 99% of particles.
The library system reports that safety, cleaning processes, and facility adjustments have been made based on recommendations from the Lord Fairfax Health District, Valley Health, the CDC, the Virginia Governor’s Office, and recommended best practices of other libraries and the American Library Association.