When will the Nitro Library re-open?
Nitro plans to reopen by appointment only, starting Monday, June 15. Please call the library at 304-755-4432 to schedule an appointment to visit. Visit times are 20 minutes each, limited to two people per appointment.
What happens if I have items I have checked out from the Nitro library?
All items that would have become due during the closure, will be due on April 6, 2020. If the library is closed longer, that date will be adjusted.
What about overdue fines?
With the extended loan period in effect, no overdue fines will be assessed until after the new due date. You will not be fined for failing to return the materials during the time we are closed.
What if I have an item with a hold to pickup at Nitro?
Nitro Library will be contacting patrons to pick up any available holds today or Monday, March 16, 2020. Anything that remains on Nitro’s hold shelves at 7:00 PM on Monday, March 16, 2020 will be suspended until a later date and put back into the system. If you want to pick up your hold(s) at another KCPL location, please call 304-343-4646 and ask for your hold pickup library to be changed and the hold unsuspended.
Can I submit an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) request while you are closed?
Please contact another KCPL location to request an ILL. You will also need to arrange to pick it up and drop it off at another location while the Library is closed.
Can I drop off materials in the Nitro Library book drop?
The book drop at the Nitro Library will be available. However, your materials may not be checked in quickly. The book drop will be checked only a couple of times a week during the closure.
Can I place holds during the time that the Nitro Library is closed?
Yes and No. Yes, you can place holds on materials. However, Nitro Library will no longer be a pickup library until they re-open. If you want your hold filled quickly, please change your pickup library to another location.
Who can I call if I have questions about fine, bills, etc?
Staff at Nitro Library will be unavailable to answer your questions during the closure. However, please contact any of the other KCPL locations if you need help or have questions about your account.
