City of Durant
Infographics: Library Numbers Tell Our Story
Donald W Reynolds Community Center and Library, proudly serving the entire Bryan county community.
Adults
72 adult programs. 798 adults participated in our adult programs, including computer, fitness, and cooking classes.
Children
145 story time programs. 1,520 children participated in after-school story time programs during the school year.
Community
population: 47,995. 113,831 patrons visited the library and used its resources.
The Donald W Reynolds Community Center and Library is bringing the library home to kids. COVID hours: Monday through Friday 9 to 6 and Saturday 10 to 2. Free kids meals from 4 to 6.
1,501 take home story time bags provided June through October.
1,639 free meals to-go June through October.
Census
Stimulus Money info from the IRS
Back to regular hours!
UPDATED 3/8/2021
We are back to our regular hours – Monday through Thursday 9:00am to 8:00pm, Friday & Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm.
We still have only ONE entrance open, the west entrance. You will still need to check in at the desk so we can get an accurate count of the number of people in the library.
We look to open the main entrance, and cafe area, by the beginning of May if Covid cases stay on the decline.
The Summer Reading Program is set to be our first “in person” programming since March 2020. Stay tuned for details.
AARP is here Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10:00am to 5:00pm. You will now enter through the library’s west entrance and go around to the theater to sign in and wait.
The library will be open for patrons to come in to use the computers (up to 8 at a time) and check out materials. You may visit the drive thru window for copies, faxing, printing, and any checkouts if you do not feel comfortable, or cannot, come into the building.
We will be allowing patrons to sit and read books or “hang out” for device charging or internet usage inside the library at this time. We will also be following the state’s recommendations for public facilities and our plan may change – increase, decrease, or cease services so please make sure you follow the library on social media (Donald W Reynolds Community Center & Library), check the website (www.donaldwreynolds.okpls.org), email (library@durant.org) or call (580-924-3486) with questions or requests.
Staff will be wearing masks when interacting with patrons and the 6 ft social distancing isn’t feasible and there are now plexiglass shields at the circulation desk, drive thru window, and intake table at the west entrance. Computers will be sanitized after each use. There are hand sanitizer stations throughout the library and lobby. These are available for both patrons and staff to use after each interaction. The circulation desk and library will be sanitized periodically throughout the day. Check ins will be sanitized before being shelved.