Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Updated: Friday 27 August 2021

Changes to restrictions in Queensland as from 4:00 PM Friday 27 August 2021. 

The health and wellbeing of our customers and staff is our priority and we are working hard to offer a safe service that meets social distancing and hygiene guidelines by:

• Customers are welcome to use the library collections and spaces for an unlimited timeframe following social distancing requirements and wearing a face mask at all times.
• The maximum number of people who can be in each library is determined by the one person per two square metres rule.
• Remember to stay home if you're sick and get tested if you have any COVID-19 symptoms. 
• Wash your hands often and thoroughly. 
• Cashless transactions are preferred.
• For convenient check in, Council is using the Check in Qld app. To download the app or for more information please visit Check in Qld.
• Large in-library events are being offered in line with the COVID safe checklist.
• JPs in the Community Program is currently suspended.
• Limited computers are available to facilitate physical distancing.
• Library meeting rooms and Local History rooms are available during library opening hours.
• Kitchen facilities are now available, however, you will need to bring your own utensils and catering supplies, including tea, coffee etc.
• Remember to download our myMBRL app to access the library anywhere, anytime.

Borrowing 

• Loan limits remain increased to 40 items.

More information available in COVID Safe Business Plan(PDF, 204KB).

Further updates, including important announcements will be issued via Libraries Facebook.

For more information on COVID-19 visit the Queensland Health website.