Both the American Philatelic Research Library and the Department of Circuit Sales are eager and excited to announce our plans to re-open both departments for visitation by APS members. As previously announced on the website, with appointments starting the week of April 5th, members can now reserve  days and times to visit and use the services of the Library and Circuit Sales. The APS will be following the COVID-19 protocols as currently mandated by the Commonwealth of  Pennsylvania Department of Health and recommendations by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

While the spread of COVID-19 remains a serious issue, caseloads statewide and nationally have begun to decline. The APS remains committed to the health and safety of both our members and the APS staff. With the approval of three different vaccines and a decline in positive test cases, we are now delighted to offer members the opportunity to schedule visits to the American Philatelic Center (APC) during this initial phase of re-opening. 

In order to maintain a safe and healthy environment for both our members and our staff at tne APC, here are some of the basic guidelines we have developed for visitations:

• Scheduled visits will be limited to the Library and Circuit Sales areas only.
• Visits are available Tuesday - Thursday in time blocks of either: 9 am to noon or 1 pm to 4 pm.
• To accommodate all our member requests, appointments during this initial phase will be limited to one day per week per member.
• During each time block, we want to welcome no more than 2 members visiting Circuit Sales and 3 members visiting the Library

Here is a simple checklist for member scheduling options for visits to the APC. At this time members can reserve one of the following:

• Both blocks on the same day in the same department.
• One block in the Library and one in Circuit Sales on the same day.
• A single visit to one or the other department.

To schedule a visit and for more information about visiting the Library or Circuit Sales please contact us at either (814) 933-3816 or library@stamps.org. We look forward to seeing and assisting our menbers in person again. We sincerely thank you for your patience and understanding during this time and we look forward to having you visit us.