The Powell Library is in temporary quarters at the Park County Fairgrounds while work gets underway to build a new facility. And that will bring some disruptions to the library’s operations during fair week.

While Monday and Tuesday (July 22-23) will feature normal hours and services, the library will close from Wednesday through Saturday (July 24-27). However, although the public won’t be allowed into Homesteader Hall on those dates, library staff will offer pickup and drop off services on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (July 24-26). The service will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each of those days, with service extended until 6 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. Patrons can simply pull into a designated parking spot outside the main, southern gate of the fairgrounds and call 307-754-8828 for gate-side pickups or drop-offs. No services will be available on Saturday, July 27.

Additionally, the Park County Library’s outreach van will be out and about during the fair and staff will man a table just outside Homesteader Hall with info, games, swag and a prize wheel.

“Come say hello!” the library said in a recent social media post.

Meanwhile, patrons are being asked to hang onto any checked out items until after the fair.

“Remember we do not charge fines, and this will help library staff,” they wrote.