The Hernando County Public Library System (HCPLS) branch locations will continue to prohibit public access however, the following service updates will begin on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in an effort to continue to protect our staff and community during the COVID-19 pandemic:

Hernando County Public Library System service updates 

• Exterior book drop-off will open for public use
• Requests may be placed online at www.HernandoCountyLibrary.us or by calling (352) 754-4043
• Holds, after notification has been received, may be picked up at the front entrance of the library branch location you requested the item at
• Phone assistance will be provided during regular business hours for each branch location
• All fines will continue to be suspended until further notice
• Library cards will be provided over the phone with a 60-day expiration date
• All Library programs and room reservations have been canceled until further notice
• No donations will be accepted at this time
• WiFi will continue to be provided in the parking lots of each branch location 24/7

Although our Library branches are not open for the public at this time, online resources are available to residents 24/7 at www.HernandoCountyLibrary.us. Call the HCPLS at (352) 754-4043 for assistance or more information on any of the services updates above.

Hernando County Government’s Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor this rapidly evolving situation. Visit the following web and social media sites for more information:

• Residents should monitor trusted sources of information such as the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) website at www.FloridaHealth.gov/COVID-19 and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at www.CDC.gov to learn the facts and to follow recommendations to prevent the spread of disease.
• FDOH has set up a call center for general questions regarding COVID-19 at (866) 779-6121, operating 24/7
• Call the COVID-19 Public information Center phone line at (352) 540-6233 for questions related to Hernando County and COVID-19
• Visit www.HernandoCounty.us/COVID19 for information on all Hernando County Government updates regarding COVID-19
• For information on refreshing your emergency supply kits and plans go to www.HernandoCounty.us/em
• Sign up to receive emergency alerts at www.AlertHernando.org
• Follow us on Facebook @HernandoCoGov and Twitter @HernandoCoGov