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The Devon Public Library was able to reopen its doors last week after another temporary closure.
Following an easing of provincial COVID-19 restrictions this month, libraries across the province were able to reopen their doors in a limited capacity to the public. The Devon Library is now open for public use, but will cap visitors at 15 people in the building at one time.
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“We’re so happy to see everybody. Everyone that comes in is just excited,” said Stephanie Johnson, library director. “Everyone’s really happy to browse … especially the kids.
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The Town of Devon and the Devon Public Library announced the launch this week of the
Be the Change Book Club, a program aimed at furthering Indigenous engagement in the community as well as discussion of decolonization, antiracism and the voices of Indigenous, Black and Peoples of Colour.
Mitch Wincentaylo, Indigenous Engagement, Culture and Inclusion coordinator for the Town of Devon, said the book club will further discussion and engagement with more difficult topics.
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The Devon Public Library has closed its door to the public for the next several weeks.
Announcements from the government of Alberta on Dec. 8 on new restrictions for businesses and social gatherings due to COVID-19 included libraries in the type of businesses which would close.
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The Devon library will be closed for a four-week period, but staff will remain in the library for regular hours to support patrons, said library director Stephanie Johnson.
Curbside pickup is available during regular hours, and patrons can order items online through www.tracpac.ab.ca.
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