Single Branch Libraries
Hours are automatically populated at the top of your website in the Brief Hours Header section and in the Footer.
To update your hours in the Header & Footer:
- Log into the Dashboard administration screen.
- Hover over the tab in the left column and click on .
- Enter your opening and closing hours–you can enter split hours in case your library closes temporarily during the day. For days that you’re closed, click the check box under .
- You can also add a note for exceptions, such as: Closed for all stat holidays (Must be less than 40 characters)
- Click .
Check your Contact Us page to see if your hours are listed there. To update:
- In your Dashboard, click the tab on the left side of your screen.
- In the right-hand search box, search for: contact us.
- In the list of resulting pages, click on .
- Update your hours information and click .
For temporary closures (e.g. a holiday or planned power outage, etc.), it’s best not to change the hours in the Header or Footer. Instead, add a section to your Contact Us page about Holiday or Temporary Closures in addition to your regular hours; or, create a short blog post described the reason, dates and times for the closure. Also, you can create a slide or include this information in the highlights of your main page.
Multi-Branch Libraries
**This info may not apply to your site. For help, submit a ticket**
Hours for different branches are usually found in the Footer and the Contact Us page.
To update your hours in the Footer:
- Log into the Dashboard administration screen.
- Click on the Posts tab in the left column.
- Click on the Branch Hours or Hours of Operation post.
- Enter your opening and closing hours.
- Click .
Check your Contact Us page to see if your hours are listed there. To update:
- On the public side of the website, navigate to the Contact Us page containing the hours.
- Click Edit Page at the top of the screen.
- Update your hours information and click .
For temporary closures (e.g. a holiday or planned power outage, etc.), we recommend you do not alter the hours shown on your website. Instead, create a short blog post described the reason, dates and times for the closure. Then, add a text slide to your Home Page Slideshow that briefly describes the closure and links back to your blog post. Don’t forget to remove the slide following the temporary closure.