111820 Press Release - City Facility Update 1O1-
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DENTON Ryan Adams • (940) 349-8565 • Ryan.Adams@cityofdenton.com
City of Denton Updates Parks and Library Facility Openings
Changes Reflect the Impact of the Rise in Local COVID-19 Cases
DENTON, TX, Nov. 18, 2020—In a response to the rise in local COVID-19 cases, beginning
Saturday,Nov. 21 the City of Denton will modify the extent to which its Parks and Recreation
and Library facilities are open to the public. These changes not only help to reduce the possible
risk of COVID transmission within City facilities, but also support the continuity of services in
the event the virus significantly impacts City staff.
The following facility and program changes will go into effect on Saturday, Nov. 21 and
continue until further notice:
Denton Public Library—Walk-in access to the North Branch and South Branch libraries will be
suspended; Emily Fowler Central Library is currently closed for walk-in service and will remain
closed. All three branches of the Denton Public Library(Emily Fowler Central Library,North
Branch, and South Branch) will offer drive-up window pickups (North Branch) and contactless
curbside pickup (Fowler and South Branch) for held items with new temporary hours from
Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
North Branch and South Branch will offer appointments for computer/internet use, and all three
branches will provide virtual book-a-librarian assistance,phone and e-mail reference, reader's
advisory services, and account assistance. The Denton Public Library will also continue to offer
virtual programming through social media, Zoom classes, and more. Winter and Spring Virtual
Program Guides are being developed and will be available on the Library's website soon. To
learn more about available library services, visit www.libr4a.cityofdenton.com.
Parks and Recreation Facilities—The opening of the Denia Recreation Center, Senior Center,
and Civic Center will be pushed back to spring 2021, while the MLK Jr. Recreation Center and
the North Lakes Recreation Center will remain open with their current modified hours and
services. Parks virtual programming will continue and in-person programs and leagues will
conclude in early December. In addition, The MLK Jr. Rec Center will now serve as the primary
Inclement Weather Warming Station, with the Civic Center serving as a back-up if needed. View
the attachment for more information on the Denton Parks and Rec facility and programming
schedule. For a full listing of open parks facilities, visit www.cityofdenton.com/coronavirus.
Information regarding facilities openings and related information is available online at
www.cityofdenton.com/coronavirus.
Contact: Ryan Adams, (940) 349-8565, Ryan.Adams@cityofdenton.com
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