Nearly two months after a ransomware attack shut down much of its system, Seattle Public Library is now processing returns.
“We are hard at work processing books and restocking our shelves,” the library posted on social media platform X Wednesday afternoon. “Bring in your returns, no rush (thanks for hanging onto them)!”
Any item checked out does not have to be returned any sooner than Aug. 31, the library said in a blog post. The library also doesn’t charge overdue fines.
“Please don’t rush as it’s helpful if returns don’t come in all at once,” the library said.
Self-checkout is expected to return soon, as well as the ability to place new holds on physical items. The library computers are expected to resume operations in mid- to late-August.
The library’s Wi-Fi is available, although free printing services have stopped temporarily due a CrowdStrike tech outage last week.