In a small sign life is slowly returning to normal, Madison Public Library announced it will reopen on Saturdays starting May 8.

Saturday hours will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for drive-thru window and in-library services. During the week, the library's hours will remain the same -- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and noon to 7 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

"We are excited to be more available for our patrons by opening on Saturdays," said Dee Culbertson, library director.  "Everything from passport services to faxing, printing and computer use will be available on top of access to all our library materials for checkout."

Passport services will be appointment-only.  Appointments can be made by calling 440-428-2189. However, photos for passport renewals or concealed carry permits can be walk-ins, she added.

The library recently conducted a patron survey to evaluate what times would benefit the community best. Madison library reopened after a brief COVID shutdown in May 2020 and has remained open throughout the pandemic.

The library is at 6111 Middle Ridge Road in Madison Township, Lake County. Find it online at www.madison-library.info and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat, Twitch, Twitter, YouTube and most podcast platforms.